Occasionally you will meet a ninety plus year old who is as mentally sharp as a chef’s paring knife and as spry as a forty year old. But this is uncommon. Most people in their nineties have either started to fade mentally or struggle to keep up physically, sometimes both. Old age catches up with [...]
“Well… It Depends!” poses a question around financial decisions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no! This week, host Andrew Baron, CFP®, EA, dives into the question “Should I Stop Making Retirement Contributions in an Uncertain Market?". This episode covers a great deal of information. If you would like to discuss your specific situation with one of our CFPs®, please email us at [email protected].
Does Age Matter? The most frequent question that gets asked is, when is the best time to retire? The current average retirement age in the United States is 62.3 years for women and 64.6 years for men. The age that you do end up retiring will affect your finances. Determining the right age for [...]
Retirement is a process, not an event. There needs to be planning, preparation, adjustments and monitoring. Aside from the financial aspect, there is also a mental preparation that needs to happen, and most individuals do not plan for this part. Ultimately, the goal is to retire TO something, not FROM something. What am I [...]
On a daily basis, I seem to be having conversations my clients, my own family members and friends about ageing. My baby boomer Mother is constantly lamenting about her various woes and fears as she edges towards her golden years. The general theme amongst many I know is avoidance, fear and talk of taking [...]
My dad spent his working career as a salesman for several notable companies in the grocery industry. 25 years ago company management decided their sales force was costing them too much and over several years cut it in half. My dad survived several rounds of layoffs but eventually his boss came to him with [...]
It comes as no surprise that managing the marathon is about playing the long game. Here’s the thing about this sport: someone is out there making a comeback, someone is in the middle of a breakthrough, someone’s battling an injury, and someone is celebrating a win. The beauty of running is we’ve all been [...]
Strategically planning ahead goes a long way with running and finances. Time after time, Boston University’s David Hemery Indoor Invitational was always by far my favorite meet to go to in the long track season. With over 5,000 entries, the two day event is where many special BU magic moments happen for runners from [...]
This episode, hosted by Andrew Baron, CFP®, EA, featuring Lizzy DiPietrantonio, J.D. touches on several points surrounding inheritance, both for those that leave money, and those who recieve it. This includes taxes, interesting stories, and how this can relate to you. Firstly, Lizzy discusses what you should do if you recieve an unexpected inheritance. Most would react by wanting to pay off debt, but listen closely as Lizzy gives other ideas that may be worthwhile. The next talking point is taxes. There are two types that are discussed; federal estate tax and state inheritance tax, which effects those within 6 different U.S. states - listen to learn the difference and what to look for. Lastly, there are three fun stories that are discussed: a woman who left her dog $12 Million dollars, a man who left his local waitress $500,000, and a man who randomly picked 13 people to leave his estate to. Listen till the end to find out the exciting conclusions to these bizarre stories. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or comments or visit us at www.jgua.com/about-us/our-team to learn more about Andrew and Lizzy.
Target Date Funds Explained By Mason Jones, CFP® Target date funds (TDFs) have been around for over two decades. These funds are meant to help investors simplify their decision-making in how to allocate and diversify their assets, especially as they get closer to retirement age. The funds are created by a specific mutual fund [...]
