Monthly Archives: August 2017

What’s the #1 Concern in Retirement?

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Admin

How do you replace your work paycheck? How can you make sure that your monthly income keeps up with inflation over the next 20-35 years or more? Many people want principal protection and income predictability. And nobody wants to OUTLIVE their money. Pensions, Social Security and certain guaranteed lifetime income annuities can provide the CORE income base. So income from your “market risk” investments must make up the rest. Investment returns can play a large part of how long your … Continue reading

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Purpose of Life

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Admin

Pablo Picasso said something to the effect that “the meaning of life is to find your gift… and the purpose of life is to share it with others”. Norma heard writer/speaker Roy Spence speak at her company’s conference and she shared the basic message with me. It made a great impression on me so I did a little more research on his philosophy. I only wish someone had shared this mindset with me 30 years ago. And then I thought I would share my take on … Continue reading

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