Now Or Later?

Tell us if you’ve heard this before. File for Social Security as late as possible. Sound familiar? That’s because conventional wisdom and a little bit of math tell us that waiting at least until full retirement age (between 66 and 67, depending on when you were born) will net a larger monthly payout than…

A Blind Date With A Destination

It’s a warm spring morning, and the sounds of the lush forest ahead are temporarily drowned out by the whirring blades of the helicopter you’re in. Moments later, you’re enveloped in that moss-covered grove, carrying backpacking equipment and a singular thought: I have no earthly idea…

Giving While Living

For one retiree, helping her daughter cover the cost of adoption brought them all immense joy. For siblings whose family has a history of heart disease, a gift to the American Heart Association in honor of their late father gave them hope for a better, healthier future…

X-Ray Your Investments

There are hundreds, thousands of investment possibilities. The landscape is as vast and diverse as investors themselves, with opportunities for just about anyone. But not everyone. What we mean is that not every investment is right for every investor, and it takes a discerning eye and robust due…

Riding The Wave Of Sudden Wealth

There’s an amount, perhaps in the back of your mind, that you know would change your life. How much is it? $25,000? $250,000? $2.5 million? More? You may never experience a game changer of that magnitude. But, what if? How would you handle…