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 Edge | Jul 25, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Before attending one of our many workshops, Rich and Rachael were astounded by the amount of misinformation they had learned from friends, relatives, and medical staff about Medicare. Some of this misinformation: 1. You must sign up for Medicare at age 65 no matter...
by Marc Frye | Jul 25, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
How about that stock market? Disclosure: I’m writing this article in June. At the end of 2021, we set out our projections for the stock market in 2022: 5,251 for the S&P 500 and 40,000 for the Dow. Those projections were based on our expectations for both...
by David Edge | Jul 25, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Our parents or another significant adult (teacher, coach, etc.) told us to “finish what you start!” As a result, we all find a level of responsibility to finish things atdifferent times of our lives. However, sometimes unfinished business has unintended...
by Sharon Groves | Jul 25, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Don’t read this until after your 4th of July cookout I love a good hamburger or pork rib BBQ, but with the escalating prices on meat, I began looking for other sources to get my protein. Plus, recent health reports suggest less meat and a more plant-based diet of...
by David Edge | Jul 25, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Americans love their holidays, and the 4th of July is one of the granddaddies of them all! Fun Fact: Many citizens think we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on this day. Actually, we celebrate the adoption of the document – voted on and...
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 Edge | Jun 26, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Carol and Adam and been an “item” for years in the Arizona firm they worked at, but now something was a threat to their relation- ship. Carol had won a promotion. But to take advantage of the opportunity, she had to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia. She wanted...
by Marc Frye | Jun 26, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Is it hot yet? Not as hot as the housing market! For this issue, I’m going to talk about finding extra money. If you’re a homeowner, you’re in luck. My wife, Jacquie, has been a realtor for 20 years. We decided to move into our “forever” home by downsizing. We sold...
by David Edge | Jun 26, 2022 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
We’ve all had a big surprise in our life at some point. What was yours? Who were you with, where was it, and what was it? Whatever it was, it made you…you. As I review my life, I am amazed that a poor kid from Georgia has accomplished what I have. My two brothers and...
