Ahh- those long-awaited words, “I’m about to retire!” does this conjure up visions of lying on the beach with an exotic drink, relaxing, and living your life in peace and tranquility? After all, you have worked for at least 30 years and look forward to retirement as a reward for all that hard work! Well, snap out of it! After a conversation with my millennial daughter, here are at least 6 things I found that […]
I had the opportunity to speak with the remarkable Jordan Johnson. At the ripe age of 19, he has the ambition and drives to take over the world. As an adolescent living in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, he knew early on that he did not want to work for anyone. He also knew that college wasn’t the only way to achieve greatness. The concept of working hard to make someone else rich and creating a ridiculous […]
An Estate Plan is for everyone. You need one even if you do not have a lot of assets. It’s about taking control of your finances, your end-of-life care & choosing exactly how you want to leave your legacy. People get sick & become incapacitated, unable to make important decisions on their own, or unable to live independently. And of course, we all have an expiration date. Estate planning helps to protect your family and […]
Retirement should be a time of absolute happiness, relaxation, and a sense of life accomplishment. You have had a wonderful career, raised your family, serving your community, and otherwise paid your dues. For most, retirement presents that much-deserved opportunity to do all of those wonderful things you have patiently waited a lifetime to undertake: traveling, playing more golf, gardening, spending more time with family, volunteering at your place of worship and in your community, and […]
It is no longer a surprise that people are approaching their retirement age without much in their retirement savings account. Is there something you can do to salvage the situation? When you are on the other side of 40, time will seem like it’s flying but do not panic, this article will help you catch up. First of all, it is important that you understand that you are not alone. A study by the National […]
