4 Ways to Create Your Own Pension

4 Ways to Create Your Own Pension

While most of us can no longer rely on a traditional pension from our employers, there are still ways to build a reliable income stream that can support a comfortable retirement.  Our generation, and those that follow, largely won’t have employer Defined Benefits...
How much money do I need to retire?

How much money do I need to retire?

It is impossible to determine a general minimum amount that would work for everyone in retirement, everyone is unique and different. The answer is, it depends on the lifestyle you plan to live. For some people $1 million in retirement savings is plenty. For others who...
Is the 60/40 portfolio dead?

Is the 60/40 portfolio dead?

Source: The Leuthold Group A 60/40 portfolio is a diversification strategy (originating before Sputnik) containing 60% stocks and 40% bonds. Background Since the financial crisis, a traditional 60/40 portfolio of U.S. stocks and bonds has delivered an impressive 11.5%...