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Retirement can be the best stage in a person’s life, and the quality of life during senior years is drastically enhanced by staying active. It’s no secret that participating in physical activities at any age is one of the keysREAD MORE

You may have heard this common axiom regarding auto insurance: “Don’t pay for any more insurance than necessary; buy only what you are required to by the state and save the money.” What’s the problem with this advice? It leavesREAD MORE

Quarter In Review Following a challenging 2018, U.S. stocks came roaring back in 2019. Whatever concerns consumers and investors might have about political, geopolitical or economic instability, they do not seem to be reflected in stock prices, although the enthusiasmREAD MORE

read·i·ness noun  1. the state of being fully prepared for something.  2. willingness to do something. Being ready to retire is more than just being willing to retire. Ensuring financial security for the rest of your life requires planning, discipline,READ MORE

In the 2006 movie, The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith, the main character is a struggling single father whose pursuit of happiness is intertwined with his pursuit of money and success.  The story highlights how the feeling of happinessREAD MORE