R E T I R E M E N T I N S I G H T Presented by Christian H. DePaul, CFP MONTHLY NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE RETIREES JUNE 2016 “One act of real … Read More
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Do Women Face Greater Retirement Challenges Than Men?
If so, how can they plan to meet those challenges? Provided by Christian H. DePaul, CFP A new study has raised eyebrows about the retirement prospects of women. It comes from the National Institute on Retirement Security, a non-profit, non-partisan … Read More
What Are Catch-Up Contributions Really Worth?
What degree of difference could they make for you in retirement? Provided by Christian H. DePaul, CFP At a certain age, you are allowed to boost your yearly retirement account contributions. For example, you can direct an extra $1,000 per … Read More
Retirement Blindspots
Some life & financial factors that can be overlooked. Provided by Christian H. DePaul, CFP We all have a “blue sky” vision of the way retirement should be, yet it helps to plan for retirement with a little pragmatism. Fate … Read More
How Millennials Can Get Off to a Good Financial Start
Doing the right things at the right time may leave you wealthier later. Provided by Christian H. DePaul, CFP What can you do to start building wealth before age 35? You know time is your friend and that the earlier … Read More
Sometimes the Pundits Get It Wrong
In fact, many predictions about Wall Street have misread the market’s direction. Provided by Christian H. DePaul, CFP Trying to determine how Wall Street will behave next week, next month, or next year is difficult. Some feel it is impossible. … Read More
Tell Your Beneficiaries About Your Accounts and Policies
Let them know how they will receive retirement assets and insurance benefits. Provided by Christian H. DePaul, CFP If you have a proper will or estate plan in place, you will likely answer “yes” to both of those questions. The … Read More
The Things Most Likely to Kill Us
What are the biggest risks to our lives? Some are overblown. Provided by Christian H. DePaul, CFP What are the major risks to our lives? If we look at the statistics of what claims lives, some of our collective fears … Read More
How Can You Make Your Retirement Money Last?
These spending and investing precepts may encourage its longevity. Provided by Christian H. DePaul, CFP All retirees want their money to last a lifetime. There is no guarantee it will, but, in pursuit of that goal, households may want to … Read More
What Are You Getting for the Fees You Are Paying?
As you invest, are you receiving the service and resources you deserve? Provided by Christian DePaul, CFP How much do you pay for wealth management? About $1,000 a month? More than that? If your account is $1 million or larger, … Read More