Many Americans don’t expect to ever retire: That’s the headline of a recent USA Today article about the annual Wells Fargo Middle Class Retirement study, which surveyed 1,000 middle-class Americans between the ages of 25 and 75. Journalist Rodney Brooks reported on the study’s findings and interviewed several financial professionals, including yours truly, about those findings. […]
When 80-year-old Peter’s family looked into his assets after he died, they were shocked to discover he only had $4,000 left. Where had his money gone? They knew he’d had a good-sized nest egg when he retired, and they assumed he was in good shape. Peter was not a wild spender in his later years, so they were doubly surprised. How could this have happened? […]
“Earnings are an opinion, cash is a fact” is an old adage in the investment world that was first recorded in the early 1890s. Today, we believe the wisdom behind this adage should be an important consideration for all investors, especially those focused on income generation. This article seeks to discuss the idea that equity income investing represents significant advantages for most long-term investors. […]
MBK Senior Living Expands Portfolio with the Acquisition of The Inn at Greenwood Village in Denver, Colorado Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine MBK Senior Living has closed escrow on The Inn at Greenwood Village, a […]
For the past few years, leaner times have forced many individuals and households to juggle everyday expenses and find various ways to trim the family budget. Everything from cutting out specialty coffee drinks and expensive vacations to buying more economical cars and downsized dwellings have been calculated and discussed at kitchen tables across the country. […]
Chuck and Jeannette King were married December 25, 1943. For 56 years they have overcome many of life’s challenges. On May 23, 2000, both of their lives would be transformed in a way they would never imagine. “I remember it so clearly that night. Janette awakes me to help her to the restroom as her left leg seemed to be asleep,” Chuck says. As the sirens approach he makes the assumptions that the damage has been done. […]
In today’s society, Americans are living considerably longer and more active lives. Unfortunately, with this longevity comes intensification of all the trials and tribulations associated with aging. As we grow old, our skin wrinkles and becomes frail, our hair fades, muscle mass diminishes, and our brain shrinks. The shrinkage of the brain basically causes the working memory to go on “strike” and mental speed to decelerate. Cognitive functionality is hindered as one’s memory worsens or is even erased altogether. Individuals generally experience emotional outbursts, escalated agitation, and overwhelming anxiety. These behavioral manipulations mutate personality, essentially deteriorating the lines of communication within relationships. […]
When you first receive a diagnosis of a serious illness, several things flash through your mind––“What is it? Just how serious is it? What is my prognosis? Why me? What do I do next?” […]
Do I Need a Living Trust?
By Katie D. Whitman, JD, Landmark Bank, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
You’ve probably thought about what will happen to your loved ones when you pass away, but have you really thought about the details of how your money will be distributed? What about your house, your car, or your favorite antique dresser? Do you worry that one of your children won’t be able to handle an inheritance? […]
Ways of investing into your future––a healthy mind, a healthy body and more!
By Joey Perez, Insurance Writer
Once you’ve reached a certain age it may become more difficult to reach that complete harmony with yourself. Planning ahead is required, along with an open mind and a healthy perspective on the future. Pessimism and harsh realism are natural consequences of the passing of the years. […]
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