Bill Gates once said “technology is just a tool.” He was right, but maybe even he didn’t see just how effective that tool was going to be. Sometimes it feels like modern technology has transformed everything, to the point where the world you grew up in has nothing in common with the world today. These [...]
President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law to help Americans combat the economic effects of the coronavirus. It includes potential tax breaks, checks for qualifying Americans, and temporary new rules for retirement account withdrawals. Here’s a guide to the CARES Act for Americans 50 and over. Delayed Tax [...]
The coronavirus pandemic forced many office employees to work remotely. It also caused an increase in cybersecurity threats, as hackers and scammers attempt to capitalize on panic and vulnerabilities. If you’re taking steps to protect your financial wellbeing and health, make sure also to protect yourself from cyber threats. Here are five tips for staying [...]
It can be hard to know where to start when retirement planning, or who to go to for answers. Recent market drops and recoveries, increased unemployment, and uncertainty about the future could have you thinking about your financial future. If you’re wondering what your course of action should be right now, you should consider your [...]
There’s a lot of things to love about working. You can love your job, your coworkers, and even the daily routine that a standard 9-to-5 job offers. The feeling of work is safe for most people. After over 35 years, you most likely know what you’re doing and you’re probably very good at it. For [...]
When you’re cruising the open road, or when you’re stuck in traffic, there’s a good chance you’re listening to something. Maybe it’s your music, a podcast, someone talking to you on the phone, or maybe just some friendly conversation with your passengers. Now, next time you’re in your car, I want you to do yourself [...]
We’ve all heard the saying “old dogs can’t learn new tricks,” but is it true? Maybe it is for dogs, but not for people. You can always learn new habits, no matter what age you are. It starts with understanding how the brain works and building on success. You can go from seeing an action [...]
When it comes to money and especially retirement, there are many rumors that arise. It seems like people who don’t want to know the truth would rather just make something up and tell their friends. If you want to retire, however, you must learn to sort fact from fiction and good advice from the bad. [...]
We all have retirement dreams and personal goals. For some of us, that means biking across Europe, or hang-gliding off the coast of Morocco. But for others, the ideal retirement may be more of an inward journey. There are plenty of closet artists, writers, and musicians out there who can’t wait to leave the daily [...]
As we head into summer, you probably have many plans. These might include seeing friends and family you haven’t seen in a while due to social distancing, or just getting out of the house a bit more to golf, go to the beach, or take a walk. While there are a number of things in [...]
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO: Watch a personal message from Wally Darling regarding COVID-19 and the markets.
