After having worked so hard and having “followed the book” when it comes to saving for retirement, many pre-retirees have seen their investment portfolios drop significantly in recent years, leaving them wondering what can be done to have enough money saved up to retire. They are in what is called “catch-up” mode. Here are three […]
Vacation, all I ever wanted Vacation, had to get away Vacation, meant to be spent alone – The Go-Go’s I write this sitting at Starbucks overlooking the beautiful Puget Sound on a glorious day in Seattle after just having touched down for a vacation with some of my children. Hot temperatures are soaring and no […]
Risk versus reward. This basic investing rule means that a stock’s return will be directly related to its risk. The investing 101 book states that if you want to have high returns, you have to take on enough risk that if you are wrong will end up costing you a good chunk of your portfolio. […]
I’ve seen the future, I can’t afford it Tell me the truth sir, someone just bought it Say Mr. Whispers! Here come the click of dice Roulette and blackjacks – gonna build us a paradise -How to be a Millionaire (ABC) Many people who I speak with are very concerned about their retirement. While planning […]
Do you seem to be disorganized and unconcerned when it comes to managing your retirement? Have you taken to heart conventional wisdom bandied about in the media? Avoiding costly mistakes when handling your money can be as effective as actually making money. These 3 tips will help you take control of your finances and get […]
It’s been a while I’m not who I was before You look surprised Your words don’t burn me anymore Been meanin’ to tell ya But I guess it’s clear to see Don’t be mad It’s just a brand new kinda me Can’t be bad I found a brand new kinda free – “Brand New Me” by […]
I had the opportunity to interview Mike McDaniel, Co-Founder and CIO of Riskalyze. Tell us about yourself? I was born worrying, now I get paid to worry. Family man with an entrepreneurial heart. I love managing money. I love managing risk. I started managing assets during the tech bubble and prior to 9-11. I am […]
Great article over at SeekingAlpha titled, ” How can India seize the demographic advantage“, where author Abhinav Chouhan tackles the question of whether India has the ability to supply an aging world with young workers. Chouhan says, “ This competitive advantage, better known as the demographic dividend, is the rise in the rate of economic growth due […]
The IMF today ratcheted down it’s global growth forecasts and called on European nations, to continue pouring more and more stimulus into their economies. Great call IMF. Nothing like doubling down on a rotten policy. 5 years of stimulus has managed to get the U.S. to 1.8% GDP growth( Last quarter). Talk about a lousy […]
The recent talk of “tapering” has brought back intense volatility to the financial markets. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments outlining what it would take for the Fed to stop buying back bonds sent stocks dropping, gold plunging and interest rates soaring. Investors, and especially retirement investors, the world over have begun to worry whether this […]
