How to Avoid Driving Your Retirement Off a Cliff (and Still Have Fun on the Road) There’s a saying that “rules are meant to be…
Category: Safe Investing
When most retirees think of healthcare investing, they immediately picture big pharmaceutical companies and biotech breakthroughs. But there’s a quieter, equally powerful part of the…
Why Cash Isn’t Always King – But It’s Still Your Best Friend
Posted in Recession, and Safe Investing
Smart Ways to Use Cash in Retirement When it comes to retirement investing, you’ve probably heard the phrase: “Cash is trash.” That may be true over…
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Bond Ladder
Posted in Bond Ladders, Bonds, and Safe Investing
Smart Strategies for Retirees Who Want Reliable, Predictable Income Building a bond ladder is one of the smartest, most reliable strategies retirees can use to…
Annuities + Investments: The New Retirement Income Blueprint
Posted in Annuities, Income Investing, and Safe Investing
How Combining Guaranteed Income with Portfolio Flexibility Can Create a Safer, Smarter Retirement Plan When it comes to creating dependable income in retirement, many investors…
How Income-Based Portfolios Beat Traditional Allocation for Retirees
Posted in Alternative Investments, Income Investing, Safe Investing, and Safe Withdrawals
Why Cash Flow — Not Asset Allocation Percentages — Is the Smarter Focus in Retirement For decades, retirees were told to follow the same formula:…
How to Diversify Outside of the Stock Market
Posted in Alternative Investments, Income Investing, and Safe Investing
Blend Traditional and Alternative Assets in Your Retirement Portfolio for Greater Stability and Reliable Income For many retirees, the stock market feels like a roller…
How to Blend Low-Volatility With High-Yield Stocks
Posted in Dividends, Low-Volatility Stocks, and Safe Investing
A Strategy for Stable Income and Smoother Growth for Retirees For retirees, investing isn’t about chasing the next big thing—it’s about preserving what you have, earning steady…
Simple Portfolios for Cognitive Decline
Posted in Memory Loss, Professional Help, and Safe Investing
How to Simplify Your Finances to Protect Against Future Memory Loss Planning for retirement usually means thinking about income, investments, and expenses—but there’s one more…
How to Blend Defensive Sectors into Your Retirement Plan
Posted in Defensive Sectors, and Safe Investing
A Smart, Balanced Approach for Retirees Who Want Peace of Mind and Steady Growth Retirement isn’t the time to take wild swings in the market—or…