Retirement Planning & Financial Strategies Blog

Why Retiring at 65 with $2.5 Million Could Ruin Your Retirement (And What to Do Instead)

When you think about retirement, what comes to mind first? If you’re like most people, you probably have a specific age or dollar amount in mind. Maybe you’ve decided you’ll retire at 65, or perhaps you’ve set your sights on

Why Working with the Wrong “Financial Expert” Could Derail Your Retirement Dreams

When you’re planning for retirement, finding the right financial professional can mean the difference between achieving your dreams and falling short of your goals. However, not every person offering financial advice has the credentials, experience, or ethical standards necessary to

The Hidden Birthday Party: Why Investment Fees Could Be Sabotaging Your Retirement

Picture this: you receive a birthday party invitation with a $499 entry fee – plus another $250 if you want to bring your spouse. For $750, you’re expecting gourmet food, top-shelf drinks, maybe even live entertainment. Instead, you arrive to

How Medicare Could Devour Your Entire Social Security Check (And What You Can Do About It)

We need to talk about something most people don’t see coming: your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check. That’s right. That monthly benefit you’ve been counting on? It’s already smaller than you think before you even

When Your Retirement Portfolio Has Too Many Eggs in One Basket: The Hidden Risks of Overconcentration

We often see retirement portfolios that look healthy on paper but carry dangerous hidden risks. The statement shows steady growth, the balance is increasing, and everything appears fine. However, when we dig deeper into the individual holdings, we discover a

Why Your IRA Might Be Costing You More Than You Think: The Hidden Tax Time Bomb

We encounter this scenario regularly: clients walk into our downtown Woodstock office with what appears to be a healthy retirement account balance, only to discover they don’t actually own as much of that money as they thought. The reality is

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