When I wrote this blog, my wife was retiring after 29 years of military service. The year leading up to this retirement has been stressful for us both; more so for me because I worry too much. As I prepared for my wife’s retirement ceremony and ultimately her last pay check, I felt a sense of […]
What Do You Need To Retire?
What You Can Learn From a Government Shutdown
It’s that time of year again and it has become a common scene, especially if you work for the government. Our elected officials have failed to provide a budget for the upcoming year, and if they fail to provide it by September 30th, they can’t operate the government. As a government employee for over 27 […]
Do You Have the Right Retirement Strategy?
Is Stock Option Trading Risky?
About 5 years ago I stumbled across a website regarding Options Trading. It was a totally free website that offered the basic introduction to option trading. Many of my friends and co-workers knew very little on the subject, but the Internet was riddled with all types of information, positive and negative. However, what intrigued me […]
Tax Deferred Savings
In a recent article by Kiplinger’s, “10 Reasons You Will Never Retire”, (Rachel L. Sheedy, 2014) they provide 10 reasons you might never retire as well as steps you can take to avoid these roadblocks. The very first reason, “you are not saving in a retirement plan”. They are referring to 401(k), 403(b) and […]