Spot Silver $22.54 – 5/03/22 A quick look at the price of silver today leads one to believe that it is about $25 per ounce, which is roughly half of what it was in the spring of 2011. (Silver traded as high as $48.50 on 4/28/11.) But that is the spot price for a futures […]
Many people fail to think about their retirement until their 40s or 50s. However, this is a mistake. Putting off retirement planning can force you to postpone your retirement, sell your home and downsize, or otherwise compromise your plans for your golden years. To make sure you’re fully prepared for your retirement, start planning today […]
CUENCA ISSUE ON-LINE 10 By Ed LindquistBy Expats Magazines Group “The times they are a-changin’.” What was predicted by these lyrics penned in the 1960’s is even more accurate today. Just think back over the last couple of years. And, even more significant changes are coming—to the economy and markets—and society at large. Most expats […]
Planning for retirement is an important financial consideration that should be initiated as soon as possible. (However, it’s never too late to start the process.) A general rule of thumb recommended by some wealth management professionals is to save enough in your lifetime so that you can live off 80 percent of your pre-retirement income. […]
I recently did a webinar with a colleague on the subject of learning about Bitcoin and cryptos. An Introduction to Crypto-Currencies Hosted by Robert Ryerson, Dr. Jose Cao Alvira, Nikki Shank. Thursday, March 25 2021. 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) GMT -4. We have recorded the webinar event for you! In case you […]
Do you find yourself thinking about retirement with just as much fear as excitement? If so, it’s not at all surprising; workplaces seem to be full of stories about people who stop working too soon and find themselves in dire financial straits during their retirement years. In fact, according to the 2020 Transamerica Retirement Survey […]
The amount of money needed for retirement depends on factors including lifestyle, age, and health. Generally, experts suggest that individuals should aim to live off of 80 percent of their final pre-retirement salary. Someone who made $100,000 per year at retirement, then, should have enough saved that they can comfortably spend $80,000 per year when […]
Working with a financial advisor to help you achieve your financial goals has become increasingly common. Where once people considered financial advisors and financial planning in general only appropriate for the very wealthy, now people from a broader range of income levels are interested in creating a comprehensive financial plan for themselves and using a […]
There’s little doubt that cryptocurrency is one of the hottest topics in the financial sphere today, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s easy to understand. Due to the sophisticated technology that powers it and the incredible speed with which it has evolved, cryptocurrency can be a confusing subject even for people with a good […]
If you’re finding it difficult to make retirement planning a priority, you’re not alone. Meeting your current financial obligations—such as rent or mortgage payments, recurring monthly expenses, and debt or interest repayments—can be challenging enough without having to think about the long-term future as well. Given how great this pressure from immediate financial demands can […]