November 10, 2025
Think of treating inflation like a tough par-4 in a crosswind. You can’t control the wind— but you can control your stance, balance, club and shot selection.
Short answer up front: if you’re healthy and can afford to wait, 70 usually wins on lifetime dollars; if cash flow is tight or your health isn’t great, earlier can make sense.
Here’s the bottom line: you can’t control the tax code, but you can control how (and when) you show income. Smart moves—timed right—can lower your lifetime tax bill in retirement.
The #1 Question That Keeps People Awake at Night. How to make retirement savings last.
After more than 30 years of helping families navigate retirement, the most common question isn’t about stocks, bonds, or the next hot investment tip. It’s simpler…
On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark rate by 25 basis points. This was the first fed rate cut since Dec 2024.
Living in Moorpark, Simi Valley, or anywhere in Ventura County can make us feel like the OBBBA spending bill’s impact is a thousand miles away in Washington.
Retirement planning can be like trying to juggle sharp objects. One mistake could have lasting consequences; so, maybe it’s better to wait ‘til tomorrow.
If your IRA or 401(k) money will be inherited by your children or grandchildren (or any nonspouse), they have to drain the account within 10 years.
Cognitive decline? What? I don’t remember forgetting anything…