My Ambition Is To Have Ambition

Don’t be afraid to spend your money in retirement. If you don’t, somebody else will. Read this week’s terrific retirement links to broaden your retirement horizon. America is a great place to invest your retirement funds. OptimistiCallie Three tips for planning your retirement. Morningstar There are many forms of wealth. A Wealth of Common Sense…

Become An Investment Hermit

Withdrawing from the noise leads you down a path toward clarity. Recently, at a party, I was told, “I need to get out more,” because I wasn’t aware of a local restaurant. Do I? At 61, I’m not looking to add many things to my life. It’s a better use of time to maximize what…

My Ambition Is To Have Ambition…..When Is My Retirement?

Retirement means different things to different people. Find your definition by reading this week’s terrific links. Spending money is difficult for some people. A Wealth of Common Sense Four intelligent ways to manage cash. Morningstar Lessons from a 106-year-old. N.Y. Post Lean into the first year of retirement rule. Kiplinger Nature provides valuable investing lessons….

Slow, Steady, Sustainable

Gardening and investing are about compounding. What is the most sustainable way to achieve your goals without taking undue risk? The answer is easy for gardening – Go Native. Native planting involves growing plants naturally adapted to a specific region’s climate, soil, and ecosystem. Native plants are the best way to promote biodiversity and sustainability….

My Ambition Is To Have Ambition…..When Is My Retirement?

Your retirement plan isn’t optional. To avoid making bad choices, make sure you’re well informed. Start by reading this week’s terrific links. Don’t be afraid of market volatility. A Wealth of Common Sense Why is finding out information about your social security benefits becoming more difficult? next avenue Your retirement portfolio needs downside protection. Of…

The Best Neighborhood Is Between The Extremes

Health and wealth are inseparably linked. Trendy advice might work for some people, but it can often be counterproductive to achieving one’s goals. The health industry is a breeding ground for the latest but not necessarily the greatest body hacking advice. First, look at some health trends that might do more harm than good. Wearable…

My Ambition Is To Have Ambition…..When Is My Retirement?

There isn’t just one definition for retirement. Everybody’s different. Learn to customize your retirement plan by reading this week’s terrific links. Keeping up with the Joneses won’t make your retirement happier. A Wealth of Common Sense. Everyone has their own unique money story. OptimistiCallie Deciding where to live in retirement is critical to your retirement…

Empathy Isn’t Part Of The S&P 500

Never confuse normal with abnormal. War and mayhem are market constituents and forever will be. The Stock Market is a microcosm of the actions of billions of often irrational human beings. Thinking mayhem to be something outside the economic forces of supply and demand is a dangerous game to play. Last week, Israel decided to…

My Ambition Is To Have Ambition…..When Is My Retirement?

We can do two things simultaneously: accept our current circumstances and strive to improve. Read our terrific retirement links and become enlightened. Don’t fall for these six retirement myths. Morningstar Lifespan and healthspan are two different things. Advisor Perspectives Everything ends. Finding Joy You shouldn’t call yourself rich unless your hands are clean. Ryan Holiday…

Life Is A Fatal Disease

What is subject to death dies, and I am not exempt – The Buddha We are all born to die with no exceptions. Many view this statement as morbid and depressing, but at a closer look, it’s liberating. Death clarifies and prioritizes life. People tend to distract themselves so they won’t have time to face…