Are you prepared for the possibility – and expense – of eldercare?  Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc.  Do you have an extra $33,000 to $100,000 to spare this year? How about next year, and the year after that? Your answer to these questions is probably “no.” What could possibly cost so much? […]

Some things to consider.  Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc.  During your accumulation years, you may have categorized your risk as “conservative,” “moderate,” or “aggressive,” and that guided how your portfolio was built. Maybe you concerned yourself with finding the “best-performing funds,” even though you knew past performance does not guarantee future results. […]

Global mutual funds vs. international mutual funds.  Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc.  For investors who are looking to diversify their portfolio with exposure to companies located outside the U.S., there exist two basic choices: a global mutual fund or an international mutual fund. By definition, international funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while […]

A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.  Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc.  What kind of role can a financial professional play for an investor? The answer: a very important one. While the value of such a relationship is hard to quantify, the intangible benefits may be significant and […]

The important question: Are you prepared?  Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc.  Addressing the potential threat of long-term care expenses may be one of the biggest financial challenges for individuals who are developing a retirement strategy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 69% of people over age 65 can […]

Some specifics about the “second act.”  Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc.     Does your vision of retirement align with the facts? Here are some noteworthy financial and lifestyle facts about life after 50 that might surprise you.   Up to 85% of a retiree’s Social Security income can be taxed. Some retirees […]

Express your wishes. Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. Actor Lee Marvin once said, “As soon as people see my face on a movie screen, they [know] two things: first, I’m not going to get the girl, and second, I’ll get a cheap funeral before the picture is over.”1 Most people don’t spend […]

Avoid these situations, if you can. Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No Strategy. Yes, the biggest mistake is having no strategy at all. Without a strategy, […]

A longer repayment time can be an advantage. Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. The conventional wisdom about taking a loan from your 401(k) plan is often boiled down to: not unless absolutely necessary. That said, it isn’t always avoidable for everyone or in every situation. In a true emergency, if you had […]

If passed, it would change some long-established retirement account rules. Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. If you follow national news, you may have heard of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. Although the SECURE Act has yet to clear the Senate, it saw broad, bipartisan support in the […]