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July 17, 2023

Four Pillars of Retirement – Purpose

Corey Hodges Picture your first day of retirement. You wake up to no alarm, no morning commute, and no eight-hour grind at the office. It’s the first day of your “permanent vacation,” and you can spend your time exactly how you want. This is an exciting time meant to be enjoyed to its fullest potential!… View Article

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July 17, 2023

Four Pillars to a Happy Retirement – Health

Corey Hodges A common concern in retirement is keeping in good health for as long as possible. After all, how healthy you are can directly affect your overall happiness, whatever stage of life you’re in. 96% of retirees say that health is more important than wealth to live well in retirement. 1 However, health and… View Article

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July 13, 2023

11 of the Best Quotes on Retirement

People have their take on retirement, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. With planning, hard work, and a little luck, your retirement can be a dream come true (at least according to these pundits). Here are some of our favorite quotes about retirement! According to the Poor Richards Almanack, written by the original… View Article

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June 6, 2023

Week In Perspective: Debt Deal Relieves Market Worries

The Week on Wall Street Stocks surged higher in the closing days of a holiday-shortened trading week, ignited by a political resolution on raising the debt ceiling and a strong employment report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.02%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 1.83%. The Nasdaq Composite index gained 2.04% for the… View Article

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May 23, 2023

Social Security Insolvency – Are You Affected?

The future of Social Security is changing for Americans. According to a recent report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Social Security trust fund could run out of money by 2032 – one year sooner than was previously projected. This projection could still change, but it does put the insolvency date within the… View Article

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May 9, 2023

Your Checklist for a Recession-Ready Retirement

Lately, we’ve been seeing trends in the market that point towards a possible recession on the horizon, and you may be wondering what that means for you. There’s no way to know exactly what is in store for the future, but here are a few simple ways you can prepare your retirement for a recession:… View Article

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