by David Schaeffer | Sep 29, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
This is behind-the-scenes information, not reported by any news outlet…yet. I had dinner last month with a friend in our business. He is actually a big deal in one of the largest insurance companies in the Medicare space. I tried to enjoy my meal after he shared some...
by David Schaeffer | Sep 2, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Remember the old days. Three TV networks. The local paper and maybe the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal. That was it. You called a local business and folks answered the phones in three rings. A soda fountain in the local Woolworths or corner store was a...
by David Schaeffer | Jul 25, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
We’ve all heard it, and now… and if you have been around the block a few times, you have already experienced it. The cost of gas is at historic highs after years of historic lows, and interest rates are climbing back up after being at what feels like nearly...
by David Schaeffer | Jun 26, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Sooooo what if something unexpected happens? What can we expect? That depends. Most of our clients are already retired, on a fixed but comfortable income, take one or two prescription medications, and are relatively active. What about being prepared with other basic...
by David Schaeffer | May 10, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
“Don’t sweat the small stuff.” That’s what folks have said to make us feel better when we’re overwhelmed. I have heard it too, and I get it. But in talking to Nancy, who runs our financial department, she says SHE is ALL about the small stuff. That is a...