Sitting in a conference, one of the speaker’s questions caused me to stop and think about money advice from my parents. The question was, “Do you remember any of the financial advice from your parents when you were a young child?” Hmmm... Did I receive some fatherly financial advice as a child? Anything about managing a household budget from my mom? One piece of fatherly … [Read more...] about Fatherly Financial Advice: A Retirement Gift from Dad
Retiring in California Might Just Include an RV
It is always fun to go to other parts of the country. I get to talk to people about what they envision doing in their retirement. But something is always different when it comes to talk about retiring in California. Many Boomers unprepared for retirement In many cases, people have no idea what they will do in retirement. Or how they will fill their days. They are … [Read more...] about Retiring in California Might Just Include an RV
Choosing Retirement Investments: “We can make money somewhere else” (Part 2)
You met siblings Paul, Bob and Diane in a previous post. They started their investment club, the K-Club, back in 1997 and it is stronger than ever today. The practices they’ve put in place and the discipline they apply are excellent standards for all investors. Read on for a look at how they organize, analyze, research and decide which stocks to buy and when … [Read more...] about Choosing Retirement Investments: “We can make money somewhere else” (Part 2)
A Single Mom’s Plan for Retirement: Slow Things Down, Enjoy Life
It is always so exciting to meet someone who really understands the value of having a plan for retirement. I met a woman recently who had only the best things to say about her personal plan for retirement. Now, this is what I call making a plan for retirement In fact, she was carrying a folder around with her that contained her detailed budget along with her Social … [Read more...] about A Single Mom’s Plan for Retirement: Slow Things Down, Enjoy Life
Choosing the Right Retirement Investments: “If you can’t draw it with a crayon, you can’t own it” (Part 1)
How do you know you’ve invested your hard-earned money well enough to have a successful retirement? Can you be sure that your investments are going to grow into larger balances and be there right at the point of retirement? Have you spent enough time choosing the right retirement investments? These questions are hard for most of us to answer with any degree of … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Retirement Investments: “If you can’t draw it with a crayon, you can’t own it” (Part 1)
