From the time we are tiny Pilgrims, many of us get the idea that it’s important to make as much money as possible when we grow up. Many of us hold on to that idea for a long time. While maximizing our potential is super important,there are many condititions that make it smart to earn less […]
How to Make Investments and Make Money — The Secret Revealed
If you want to make money with your investments, keep your emotions out of the mix. Investment mistakes happen easily when your emotions run high. And your mindset is the greatest determinant of your financial success. The problem is you can become emotional quickly if you have easy access to your investments. I realized this […]
How Much Money Do You Need To Retire?
How much money do you need to retire? Of course, part of the answer depends on how you invest your money and how much income those investments generate. But you may be surprised to discover that a far more important determinant of retirement success is your spending. In any case, we’ll handle both these subjects. But let […]
How to Create Safe Income from Mutual Funds
There are many ways to create income from mutual funds. But there are only a few that are really safe over the long-run (which we’ll get to). Many people think that they can buy mutual funds that buy bonds or preferred stocks and that by so doing they’ll safely get the income they want. It’s […]
The Financial Advice Your Parent’s Gave You Without Noticing
Your parents taught you a lot more about money than they or you might realize. It’s important to understand that. Why? Because what you learned from them is the foundation for most of the financial decisions you make today. My parents never said a word to me about money. But they gave me the equivalent […]
Is It Smart To File And Suspend Social Security Benefits?
There are many ways to skin a cat when it comes to maximizing retirement benefits. One strategy is to file and suspend social security benefits. First let’s decipher what this means and then we’ll determine if it’s a good strategy for you. What Does File And Suspend Social Security Mean? This is a strategy you […]