Peace of Mind in a World Gone Mad There was a time when I thought investing had to be exciting. I subscribed to twelve newsletters,…
Category: Safe Investing
Faith, Patience, and the Joy of Letting Things Percolate When I was younger, I believed in fast things. Fast cars (mine was a rusting Chevy,…
The Day I Married a CD (And Other Low-Yield Love Affairs)
Posted in Income Investing, and Safe Investing
Most retirees dream of excitement: cruises, road trips, maybe skydiving if the hips allow it. Me? I fell head over heels for a certificate of…
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…
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…