
Weekend Reading: The Biggest Mistake Retirees Make
Just like unexpected detours during a road trip can lead to increased expenses, the combination of market volatility and withdrawing money from your investment accounts can lead to sequence of returns risk.

Weekend Reading: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Here. Should You Invest?
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recently been approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after more than a decade of anticipation.

Weekend Reading: A Life of Pleasure: How to Enjoy Yourself Without Destroying Your Wealth
An overly luxurious lifestyle isn’t sustainable for most people, and will ultimately destroy your wealth.

Weekend Reading: Why You Should Clean Up Those Old 401(k)s
Have you ever abandoned a 401(k) account when changing jobs? Approximately $1.65 trillion is estimated to be sitting in such orphan accounts, representing the savings of 30 million workers.

Weekend Reading: When will this stock-market boom end? Here’s a creepy day to put on your calendar.
Financial experts like to claim that the stock market is efficient and unbeatable. However, Wall Street has repeatedly proven otherwise, particularly with the “Halloween effect” - a pattern where significant stock market gains occur from Halloween until May, defying logic and the efficient market hypothesis.

Weekend Reading: Should a Donor-Advised Fund Be Part of Your Estate Plan?
Charitably minded? Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer individuals a cost-effective and flexible way to incorporate charitable giving into their estate plans. A DAF is established with a charitable organization, allowing donors to contribute various assets while retaining advisory privileges over fund distribution and investment.

Weekend Reading: How to Be Successful
You might be familiar with lists claiming to reveal the secrets to success, such as those detailing habits of successful entrepreneurs or traits of millionaires.

Weekend Reading: 15 Best National Parks for Seniors to Visit in 2024
Retirees often include visits to national parks on their bucket lists, and the National Park Service helps to cater to retirees by offering discounted passes for seniors aged 62 and over.

Weekend Reading: People who are truly happy in their retirement usually adopt these 9 daily habits
Retirement is more than just relaxation; it’s about cultivating daily habits that lead to happiness and fulfillment. Truly happy retirees understand this and focus on simple routines that make their golden years truly golden.

Weekend Reading: Retirement Phases: Definition, Examples, and Planning Tips
Retirement is a complex journey comprising various phases, each with its own challenges and rewards. Financial planners categorize retirement into three basic phases: early active, settled, and late retirement.

Weekend Reading: Carl Jung: The Second Half of Life
Life is often perceived as a journey of continuous progression toward an expected end, with distinct phases delineated by Carl Jung.

Weekend Reading: Navigating Life Transitions: Expert Tips for Optimizing Your Journey and Boosting Personal Growth
Life transitions are inevitable and can include both positive and challenging events such as marriage, parenthood, empty-nest syndrome, and retirement. These transitions impact us physically, emotionally, socially, and psychologically.