by David Edge | Jan 7, 2020 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
As we enter the new year, some of us are sad to see last year go away. Maybe it was a great year full of unexpected surprises, gifts, or friendships. On the other hand, there are those of us who are really glad to see the new year as the old one might have been a bust...
by David Schaeffer | Jan 2, 2020 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
The market has fully recovered from the downturn of the fourth quarter of 2018, and we are in positive territory. Hitting all-time highs seems to be the norm. Credit markets are flourishing, and cash is available for business and consumer investment. Real estate...
by Marc Frye | Dec 26, 2019 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog, Uncategorized
It’s OK to like shiny things but are they good invest- ments? You can invest in gold and silver by buying the actual physical products, or, through ETFs and stock in gold mines or mutual funds. But, I keep seeing commercials on TV; Mr. So ‘n So thinks it’s a great...
by Sharon Groves | Dec 24, 2019 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
1 Free “Welcome to Medicare” Visit–In the first 12 months you have Part B, your doctor’s visit includes a review of your health, and certain screenings, shots or vaccines (flu & pneumococcal.) 2 Yearly “Wellness” Visit– After your first 12 months,...
by David Edge | Dec 19, 2019 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Jean and Richard were in our offices, as Jean was turning 65 and wanted to check Medicare plans. As we were reviewing her options, I reminded her that once a year she would want to check her plans during the Annual Election Period (AEP) to ensure that her plans were...
by David Edge | Dec 12, 2019 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Have you ever been made fun of by family or friends when you got caught talking to yourself? Did you feel foolish or was it something else? Do you make it a regular habit? When was the last time you had an incident like this? Do you remember what the discussion was...