by Sharon Groves | May 18, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
We’ve all heard this phrase over and over again the past year. But what is it, and can it actually be achieved? Herd immunity occurs when a high percentage or majority of the population achieves immunity to a disease, limiting the spread. It usually occurs in 2 ways:...
by David Edge | May 13, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
When we think about the best years of our lives, many of us wonder, have I already had them, are they happening right now, or will they be the best in my future? Past, Present, or future? What were you doing? Who was there with you? What you think or feel about this...
by David Edge | May 6, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Ahhh, …the month of May. Finally, most of the USA can breathe a sigh of relief as Summer can really begin with the warmer weather. While some are still dealing with the lingering piles of leftover snow, some parts of the country are already in full swing of the summer...
by David Schaeffer | May 4, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Some things never change. Some things change so fast you don’t even notice. Same!It seems like our politicians are always talking a good game. Sometimes we believe them; sometimes we don’t. Our government, thus far, has stood the test of time. Our constitution...
by Sharon Groves | Apr 27, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
You may feel you’ve won the lottery if you’ve received your 1st or 2nd shot. As of mid-March, nearly 40 million Americans have received at least one dose. However, there are things to know about life after the vaccine. It may look a lot like it did before the vaccine....
by Marc Frye | Apr 19, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Hi all! So, I am asked the same Social Security questions all the time. So, I thought I would share answers to some of the most asked questions from our clients. Q: How much do I have to earn to stop contributing to Social Security in a single year as an individual?...
by David Edge | Apr 15, 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 But what has been your experience with luck? Whatever it was, and whenever it was, good or...
by David Edge | Apr 8, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
As we spring into April, it’s always great to see all the old plants that are dead and brown come back to life each Spring and all the small green shoots that eventually start growing and filling out our bushes and trees. All those plants you thought were dead, were...
by David Schaeffer | Apr 6, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
I like happy stories—the ones where the hero or heroine wins the day. The kind of stories that make you feel good or make you think, I can do that too! Giving clients a ‘yes’ answer gives me the same ‘feel-good’ feeling as those stories. We are...
by Sharon Groves | Mar 30, 2021 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
While people are focused on following local guidelines, (we all know them by now), there is an area many have overlooked and denied….Depression! Research shows extreme social distancing, similar to those taken during the SARS, Ebola, and H1N1, could cause short-term...