What a Million Dollar Retirement Really Buys
Think a million dollars guarantees an easy retirement? See what a $1M portfolio really buys today, how far it goes in real life, and why your plan matters more than the number.
December 1, 2025
Category: Inflation
How to Retire in an Inflationary World
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.
October 28, 2025
How Does a Fed Rate Cut Affect Long-Term Investors?
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.
September 22, 2025
Inflation
Will My Money Last?
If you are one of those asking the ‘will my money last’ question, there’s a way you can find out just what your probabilities are!
August 2, 2024
Economy
The Intersection of Current Events, Banking Crises, and Financial Planning: Navigating Uncertainty with Prudence
It’s been said that the only constant is change and lately it’s been the banking crisis. Financial planning is often more about what we don’t know than what we do know. Lately, we’ve been through COVID, supply chain issues and (ongoing) issues with some of our country’s financial institutions.
June 15, 2023
Estate
Planning for Retirement? Here are a few tips!
For some people, planning for retirement can feel like trying to eat an elephant; but, it doesn’t have to be that way. Before making big decisions, it’s always important to get the ducks lined-up first.
September 29, 2022
IFG Viewpoint & Outlook
SECURE Act 2.0: RMD Age Hikes Coming?
RMD age hikes may not be the blessing you think. The question just might be who is more secure? Retirees or future government spending?
August 8, 2022
Family Issues
Managing an Inheritance
Managing inherited money isn’t as simple as depositing the check and picking some sure-fire investments.
July 11, 2022
Inflation
Retirement Planning with Rising Rates and Inflation
Retirement planning was much easier during working years than the challenge of managing after retirement. During the working years it’s relatively simple: just keep stashing money into your retirement plan and let the markets, over decades, do the rest!
February 22, 2022
Inflation
November 29, 2021