Hidden Retirement Costs—What You Don’t Plan for Can Impact Your Finances

What exactly are “hidden costs” in retirement? Hidden costs are the expenses that don’t make it into your retirement spreadsheet—but still show up in real life. They include things like rising healthcare bills, inflation, home repairs, and [...]

2025-09-15T22:03:19+00:00September 15th, 2025|Financial Planning, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning|

What Retirees Need to Know About the New “One Big Beautiful Bill” Tax Proposal

President Trump’s newly proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) is making headlines, and retirees might want to pay close attention. Aimed at expanding the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), this sweeping legislation includes a mix [...]

2025-07-07T15:38:15+00:00July 7th, 2025|Financial Planning, Government|

4 Key Birthday Milestones in Retirement—and What They Mean for Your Financial Strategy

Birthdays in retirement aren’t just a reason to celebrate—they’re also checkpoints that can unlock new financial opportunities (or trigger important deadlines). From Social Security eligibility to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), several key ages mark turning points in [...]

Is It Time to Refresh Your Annuity? Here’s Why You Might Consider It

Annuities have long been a cornerstone for those seeking a steady income stream in retirement. However, the financial landscape is ever-evolving, and what worked a few years ago might not be the best fit today. With rising [...]

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