by Richard E. Reyes, CFP
One of the most important components of proper retirement planning is figuring out how to pay for long-term care. This is often misunderstood and we often have pre-conceived ideas that turn out to be catastrophic. Read More
True Objectives
Order of Return Risk
by Richard E. Reyes, CFP
THE DAY YOU RETIRE AND START TAKING MONEY OUT OF A PORTFOLIO, ALL THE RULES CHANGE AND AVERAGE RETURNS DON’T MATTER. This statement goes against what most retirees think. The day you retire there is only one thing that matters and that is the order of returns. Read More
Who is on the phone?
by Richard E. Reyes, CFP
You ever wondered whose on the other end of the phone when you call about retirement plan questions? Read More
One Size DOESN’T Fit All
by Richard E. Reyes, CFP
Every day we are bombarded with one-size fits all investing advice. Why is it that people read this stuff and believe that the advice applies to them? Do you think the person giving you this information knows anything about your financial goals and the time frame over which you need to accomplish them? Read More
How to Fix A Social Security Mistake
by Richard E. Reyes, CFP
So you make an election to begin collecting Social Security and you either made or mistake of life changed. Can you fix it? Here are a couple of solutions that might help you. Read More
The Greatest of All Risks
Getting A Late Start
by Richard E. Reyes, CFP
Some folks are prepared for retirement and some aren’t but baby boomers are rushing into retirement and are in a tough spot as they are late in the game. If you’re in this group, there’s no way around it. However, there are things that you can do on your own that have nothing to do with investing. Read More
The 90% Solution
by Richard E. Reyes, CFP
Why are investors and financial advisors so consumed with market timing and stock selection when it makes up less than 10% of where your returns come from? Here is the 90% that is actually important. Read More
Surviving the Saddest Day
by Richard E. Reyes.CFP
The 3rd Monday in January is it’s the most miserable day of the year triggered by money worries and failed new year resolutions. It is known as blue Monday. Read More
