“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” – Helen Keller My dad and… Read More
What To Do When Markets Go Down – Finger Financial Five #81
“Each minute we spend worrying about the future and regretting the past is a minute we miss in our appointment with life — a missed opportunity to engage life and to see that each moment… Read More
Market Volatility, Inflation, Social Security & The Benefits of Taking a Walk – Finger Financial Five #80
“This too shall pass. When things are bad, remember: It won’t always be this way. When things are good, remember: It won’t always be this way. Enjoy every great moment.” – Paraphrased from the Bible… Read More
Inflation In Retirement & From The Tooth Fairy – Finger Financial Five #79
“Three most important words in investing…Margin of Safety.” – Warren Buffett I came across a photo from 10 years ago. It was a note Elliott wrote to the Tooth Fairy. “Only $25, please.” Ouch. I remember… Read More
Living Your Best Life In Uncertain Times – Finger Financial Five #78
“For those who expect everything, there are many curses. For those who appreciate everything, there are many blessings.” – James Clear, Author of Atomic Habits Why do you want to retire? Is it to get away from… Read More
How To Think of Retirement Mistakes & Golf at The Masters! – Finger Financial Five #77
“We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” – Bob Ross Everyone makes mistakes. Even the pros. I was at the Masters golf tournament this past Thursday. For any golf fan, this is one of the… Read More
What Insurance Should You Have As A Retiree? – Finger Financial Five #76
“Everybody wants happiness, nobody wants pain, but you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain.” – Anonymous Had a client who got a call from a new insurance agent. Wasn’t long before he was presented… Read More
Surviving Spouse Checklist – Finger Financial Five #75
“Father Time catches up with us all.” – Steve Nicol Unfortunately, I see the need for this list too often… Checklist for surviving spouses: Review step-up on the basis of inherited assets. Spouses who are the… Read More
Learning Can Be Fun In Retirement – Finger Financial Five #74
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” – Henry Ford When you retire, you may… Read More
Inflation, Why Do We Have It, What To Do About It & How Does it Affect Retirement? – Finger Financial Five #73
“Inflation is taxation without legislation.” – Milton Friedman Inflation. Inflation. Inflation. Why do we have it? What to do about it? How does it affect retirement? Over the past year, prices for goods are up 14.4%,… Read More
