Monthly Archives: June 2020

26 06, 2020

What to Know Before Returning to Normal

2020-06-26T19:55:41-07:00June 26, 2020|Economy, Lifestyle|

The good news is that you survived the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, and the bad news is that it’s not quite over yet. For those who are returning to the workplace, restaurants, and socializing again, it’s an exciting time – but also a time that requires caution. Americans age 50 and older are considered to be high-risk and are advised to take extra cautions. While you might not want to put yourself in the same category as a 90-year-old, here’s what to know before returning to normal. The Workplace If you were going into [...]

21 06, 2020

Are We Entering the Roaring 20’s Round 2?

2023-12-19T21:00:40-08:00June 21, 2020|Economy, Financial Planning|

While no one knows what this decade will bring, we might look to history for some insight. One hundred years ago, America was reeling from the Spanish Flu and uncertain economic prospects. At the time, many may have been pessimistic, but then we entered the Roaring 20’s. While there is much uncertainty now, we may emerge from this crisis into a period of new opportunities, much like the 1920s. We could be entering the Roaring 20’s, round 2. From Crisis to Opportunity – Then and Now We think of the Roaring '20s as a carefree, [...]

19 06, 2020

3 Emerging Retirement Trends

2020-06-19T18:45:23-07:00June 19, 2020|Retirement Planning|

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on our lives, from how we fly to how we retire. During times of crisis, priorities often shift, and the need for a plan in the case of emergency becomes apparent. There are many ways our lives might adapt to a different world after the pandemic, especially for retirees. Here are three emerging retirement trends in the post-coronavirus world. More People Will Be “Pulled” into Retirement Than “Pushed” Older workers can sometimes find themselves “pushed” out of the workforce sooner than they anticipated by layoffs [...]

14 06, 2020

Can and Will You Retire in a Crisis?

2020-06-14T22:07:21-07:00June 14, 2020|Retirement Planning|

Life is unpredictable, and there are a number of events that can impact our finances, from global pandemics to personal crises. And while adjustments sometimes may need to be made to get back on track, no one wants to put off an event like retirement because they feel forced to. It's important to take stock of what you have and what you'll need if you're nearing or entering retirement. No rule says you must put off retirement, or that your desires are beholden to the state of the world when you reach retirement age. Here’s [...]

12 06, 2020

3 Things to Know Before Making Summer Travel Plans

2020-06-12T14:46:08-07:00June 12, 2020|Economy, Lifestyle|

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many things, including canceled trips. Americans are now wondering about summer travel plans, and if it's wise to make them before the country fully reopens. Just because everything isn’t completely back to normal yet doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t take a vacation this summer – even if it means staying closer to home than you originally planned. Here are three things to know before making summer travel plans. What’s Open? More hotels will reopen to leisure travelers in the coming months and will likely be instituting stricter safety [...]

7 06, 2020

3 Strategies for Creating a Solid Retirement Plan

2020-06-07T22:46:28-07:00June 7, 2020|Retirement Planning|

The past few months have caused many to worry about their financial future, and some may assume they can recoup their losses by delaying retirement or working in retirement. A recent survey found that 54% of Americans say they’d like to continue working in retirement, while 40% say they worry they won’t be able to retire at all.[1] What they may not realize is that many older workers are forced to retire earlier than expected. A study showed that 26% retired earlier because of job loss, and this number is likely higher after the coronavirus [...]

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