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How much can you withdraw in retirement? Beyond the 4% rule.
A major question for those thinking about retirement is how much can I afford to draw from my account? This is a complex question, involving a lot of factors. There are some helpful basic guidelines or rules-of-thumb that could be a good place to start. However, these are usually too simplistic for most real-life situations. ... Read more
Will the Fed hike rates? Takeaways from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting
The Federal Reserve held their first meeting with Kevin Warsh as Chair on June 17. Warsh comes into the job with many challenges. Warsh himself has said he wants a “regime change” at the Fed, and said he plans on being “reform-oriented, abandoning old models.” Now that he is Fed Chair, we’re going to find ... Read more
How do I perform an insurance review?
We all want to feel secure knowing that the people and things we love most are protected. Life moves incredibly fast, and the safety net you put in place a few years ago might not match the life you are building today. Taking a little time to align your protection with your current world brings ... Read more