Tag Archives: Financial Advisor

How Much Will You Spend When You Retire?

Will you have enough money to make ends meet? Provided by Craig Swan You may have heard that people spend less once they are retired. Statistically, that is true. The question is whether a retiree has enough income to meet … Continue reading

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Social Security: Myths vs. Facts

Dispelling some Misperceptions about the Program. Provided by: Craig Swan Some myths & misperceptions keep circulating about Social Security. These are worth dispelling, as more and more baby boomers are becoming eligible for their retirement benefits. Myth #1: Social Security … Continue reading

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Money Habits That May Help You Become Wealthier- Financially speaking, what do some households do right?

Provided by Craig Swan Why do some households tread water financially while others make progress? Does it come down to habits? Sometimes the difference starts there. A household that prioritizes paying itself first may end up in much better financial … Continue reading

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Reducing the Risk of Outliving Your Money

What steps might help you sustain and grow your retirement savings? Provided by Craig Swan “What is your greatest retirement fear?” If you ask retirees that question, “outliving my money” may likely be one of the top answers. Retirees and … Continue reading

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Making & Keeping Financial New Year’s Resolutions

What you might do (or do differently) in the months ahead? Provided by Craig Swan How will your money habits change in 2016? What decisions or behaviors might help your personal finances, your retirement prospects, or your net worth? Each … Continue reading

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Teaching Your Heirs to Value Your Wealth

Values can help determine goals & a clear purpose. Provided by Craig Swan Some millionaires are reluctant to talk to their kids about family wealth. Perhaps they are afraid what their heirs may do with it. In a 2015 CNBC … Continue reading

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Investing in Agreement With Your Beliefs

The case for aligning your portfolio with your outlook & worldview. Provided by Craig Swan Do your investment choices reflect your outlook? Are they in agreement with your values? These questions may seem rather deep when it comes to deciding … Continue reading

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The Psychology of Saving

How many households have the right outlook to build wealth? Provided by Craig Swan Why do some households save more than others? Building household savings may depend not only on cash flow, but also on psychology. With the right outlook, saving … Continue reading

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Diversification, Patience and Consistency

Three important factors when it comes to your financial life. Provided by Craig Swan Regardless of how the markets may perform, conside r making the following part of your investment philosophy: Diversification. The saying “don’t put all your eggs in … Continue reading

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Your Annual Financial To-Do-List

Your Annual Financial To-Do List Things you can do before & for 2015. Provided by Craig Swan What financial, business or life priorities do you need to address for 2015? Now is a good time to think about the investing, … Continue reading

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