After a period of relative calm in the markets, in recent days the increase in volatility in the stock market has resulted in renewed anxiety for many investors. From September 30–October 10, the US market (as measured by the Russell 3000 Index) fell 4.8%, resulting...
Do You Need to Sign Up for Medicare at 65 if You’re Still Working?
For the past four decades, age 65 marked the time when you would leave your job, start your pension, file for Social Security, and enroll in Medicare. Not anymore. Since then, the retirement landscape has changed. Full retirement age for Social Security is 66 or 67....
October 2018 Monthly Insight: Becoming a Lifelong Student of Investing
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” —Benjamin Franklin Have you ever embarked on a home improvement project? You are confident you can complete the task, but you are unfamiliar with the details. You need guidance from an expert....
Get Ready for 7 Serious Life Transitions Ahead
Most baby boomers will face seven key events in their last stage of life that will color their finances and investments. Prepare for these events by thinking about them now. Click the thumbnail below to read the full article.
Retirement Income: Which Accounts to Tap First
Many people assume that when retirement rolls around, they should draw cash from their taxable accounts first. Generally, this is a good idea; but not always. Click the thumbnail below to read the full article.
July 2018 Monthly Insight: 5 Steps to Reducing Health Care Costs in Retirement
"Most Americans understand that annual health care costs have been growing faster than inflation for some time." - Planning for Health Care Costs in Retirement, Vanguard Research, June 2018 5 Steps to Reducing Health Care Costs in Retirement Health care costs will be...
Developing a Realizable Vision for Retirement
Retirement is a totally new stage of life. With some careful prioritizing—and collaborating with your advisor—you can design a working plan for retirement that may surpass all your expectations. When most people think of retirement, they imagine leaving a job they’re...
Tuning Out The Noise
At the Nalls Sherbakoff Group, we believe the right financial advisor plays a vital role in keeping investors focused on what really matters. More specifically, our goal is to help you understand what you can control while providing the expertise, perspective, and...
Four Reasons to Love Your Roth IRA
A friend recently asked me whether she should open a Roth IRA or a Traditional IRA. In case these terms are unfamiliar to you, IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account—as opposed to a group or company-sponsored type such as a 401(k)—and comes in two main forms:...
April 2018 Monthly Insight: Encourage Your Young Loved Ones to Save Early with a Roth IRA
“I love the Roth IRA. Tax-free income in retirement is a truly great deal.” -Suze Orman You’re no stranger to the power of compounding interest—but you still might be surprised at the astounding impact it can have on young investors’ financial futures. That’s why we...