What is Social Security?

What is Social Security?

You’ve worked for decades, and are now looking forward to your golden years. Having a robust nest egg is critical to retirement planning. Think of retirement income like a 3-legged stool: your savings, your employer’s contribution (pension), and social security you...
Market Volatility: Bull & Bear

Market Volatility: Bull & Bear

Crafting a long-term investment strategy is rather easy when markets are calm, you are secure in your job and things are generally going ok with the health and wellbeing of you and your family. It’s when the market gets volatile and the economy dips into recession...
We Received an Inheritance: Now What?

We Received an Inheritance: Now What?

Often when we think of an unexpected financial event in our lives, we immediately assume it is something that will potentially harm our budget and long-term goals. We might think that a monetary windfall may be the last thing on our minds, but one thing that we do not...
Accessing Your Money: When and How

Accessing Your Money: When and How

Things rarely go according to plan. For example, if the Detroit Red Wings are running a carefully orchestrated power play, but one player gets out of position, then the team must re-adjust the whole strategy. Sometimes improvisation is required, but we can still do...