Some people really want to retire. Umbrella drinks on the beach, unlimited time to knit, tee times during non-peak hours, and never skiing on a weekend again. Sounds great, right? Not for everyone. More and more, clients tell me they don’t really want to retire. After all, retirement is what old people do, and…
The COVID crises reminds me of 9/11 in some ways. Things we never thought we’d do before (strip to nearly naked in the security line, anyone?) became second nature quickly. If you had told me 6 months ago that I’d be waiting in line to get into Target, I’d think it’s rude for people to…
This is the second in our three Rs series about coming out of 2020 with our sanity and finances intact. Today we talk about Recovery. Personal Remember that setbacks happen to everyone. If you lost your job or had to move in with your parents or had to dip into your 401(k), it’s…
We’ve all heard the phrase “hindsight is 2020.” There are tons of memes floating around alluding to getting the year 2020 in our rearview mirror, and I have to agree. One thing you may be feeling lately is fragile. Your finances, sense of self, confidence in our social systems, routines, hobbies, and plans have…
So, how’s your 2020 been? As I write this blog, I’m getting used to yet another blow to personal freedom, the 9pm curfew. Even my parents didn’t have me home that early in my not-so-rebellious teenage years. It is easy to feel sorry for ourselves, and we should take some time to grieve. Things…
If you ever thought your friendly neighborhood financial advisor knows it all, think again! I learn new things from clients all the time. This little nugget came to my attention a few weeks ago. It will apply to very few people, but you might check it out if your 401(k) has an after-tax contribution provision.…
Nope, I have not become a gourmet cook while under stay-at-home orders. In fact, somehow, I’m finding even harder to find the time to cook these days. Blame Tiger King. However, I did go out and do the requisite buying of groceries I never would have thought to buy before. Since I don’t have…
Nope, I have not become a gourmet cook while under stay-at-home orders. In fact, somehow, I’m finding it even harder to find the time to cook these days. Blame Tiger King. However, I did go out and do the requisite buying of groceries I never would have thought to buy before. Since I don’t…
Clients sometimes ask me what they are not thinking about when it comes to retirement planning. Mostly, they’ve thought about a lot, but there are a few things that can surprise you. Unreimbursed medical expenses. Yes, retirees dread health care costs, but it seems like kind of an amorphous worry, not one that gets…
Yes, we are all sick of coronavirus news! Except when it’s just funny. So, to honor all the mothers out there, especially in time when we are forced into 24-hour a day contact with our little darlings, enjoy some mom-wit thanks to Twitter. Quarantine day 6: Went to this restaurant called The Kitchen. You…