by Marc Frye | Mar 25, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent out more than 159 million stimulus payments since the CARESAct was signed into law on March 27. Now it’s sending out millions more checks in the second round of payments. Folks are wondering, “Is my stimulus payment taxable?”...
by David Edge | Mar 18, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Barry and Robin had made an appointment with us and when I got them on my computer via virtual meeting, I could see their smiling faces. After we all exchanged cordial greetings and asking if they were safe and healthy, the meeting got down to business. They were very...
by David Edge | Mar 9, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Have you ever had any good luck? There are some who would say “if it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all”. I think that was from a skit in the old HEE HAW show on TV. But what has been your experience with luck? Whatever it was, and whenever it was, good or...
by David Edge | Mar 4, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
March is that time of year where spring is in the air or winter is still going strong, snowing, and cold where you live. And while the nighttime temperatures in AZ are still cool, the day temperatures are already hitting 80-90 degrees. But no matter where you live,...
by David Schaeffer | Mar 2, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Today is not too different from times in the past where monopolies controlled large portions of how we receive our news and information. Broadcast media (radio and television), Facebook (including Instagram), Twitter, and Alphabet (Google and YouTube) control most of...
by David Edge | Feb 23, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Stan was the victim of a break-in at his home, and, unfortunately, the thief took his wallet that he had left on the dresser. After calling the police and filing a report he now had to take stock of what was missing. “Oh, no”! He exclaimed as he realized his wallet...
by Marc Frye | Feb 18, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
As of the writing of this article, all 2021 issues still have not been resolved. So, as of now, we are still sitting in conservative portfolios. So, let’s talk about health, as it relates to money. Over the past 34 years, I have protected hundreds of portfolios from...
by Sharon Groves | Feb 8, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
We all know that sitting too much can be bad for our health. This is especially true in these exceptional times. I wrote about this same thing 3 ½ years ago. But it is now more applicable than ever. Whether we are staying home due to the pandemic, because of our...
by David Edge | Feb 2, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
It’s February and traditionally this is the month of Valentines where we send our loved one’s flowers, candy, and cards with hearts and cupid on them. Do you feel the love yet? Different countries celebrate Valentine’s day in different ways and on different days than...
by David Schaeffer | Feb 2, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Where does the time go. Blink and another year is gone. I can’t wait for the virus to be a thing of the past. Mask-free and moving forward. I know, I know, not yet. but I’m hopeful and optimistic. By the time you read this, new presidential administration will be in...
