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The future of Social Security remains a looming question for millions of Americans who count on those benefits in retirement. If President Joe Biden wins a second term, his administration will face mounting pressure to make changes for the future of the Social Security program. Substantial reforms may be necessary to ensure the program remains available for generations to come.

When financial advisors seek ways to manage risk in retirement investing, they typically look to bonds, which are traditionally seen as the optimal asset for offsetting the volatility in stock markets. By orchestrating a healthy mix of stocks and bonds in retirement accounts, advisors create a higher level of stability.

Ask most financial advisors about the standard approach to retirement investing and they will tell you about the 60/40 strategy. A diversified portfolio comprised of 60 percent stocks and 40 percent bonds has been the go-to choice for retirement investing for decades. The bond portion of the portfolio is meant to provide a low-risk component that balances out the volatility that stocks bring to the equation.

“Is it possible?” is not the question most businesses ask as they consider whether or not to go all in with remote work models. Our experience during the COVID-19 pandemic proved we can make remote models work. Not only do we have the technology, but we also have employees who are willing to fill remote positions.

Effective retirement investing involves two key components. First, you need to be willing to invest, but prioritizing retirement investing requires elevating your future needs over your immediate wants.

I was 18 the first time I saw someone’s retirement dreams come crashing down. The retirees were my parents. They had made a fairly significant sum when they sold my father’s private medical practice but then received some bad financial advice, leading to a substantial financial loss.

As financial advisors, we are frequently called upon to help our clients build wealth by mapping out strategies that empower them to leverage their earnings to increase their net worth. Retirement planning especially focuses on using a client’s current financial capabilities to build a strong financial future.

The “Sandwich Generation,” caught between the dual demands of caring for aging parents and supporting their own children, finds itself navigating a complex web of financial, emotional, and logistical challenges. According to a Pew Research Center study, approximately one in seven US adults is providing assistance to both children and parents. Despite their vital role, support for this growing demographic remains painfully inadequate.

If you’re not ultra-wealthy, you’ve probably wondered what it’s like to be so. Maybe you think of all the ease and convenience they can access. The comforts. The luxuries. The peace of mind around common stressors like the price of healthcare or child care or even groceries and utility bills. And perhaps you think too of their spending habits, imagining them to be quite extravagant.

Prices rose 3.4% year-over-year in April, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report. It’s slightly lower than March, but still above the 2% target. Even though inflation has fallen since its peak of 9.1% in June of 2022, Americans are still grappling with everyday costs. From the grocery store to the gas station, budgets are getting tighter across America as the inflation cooldown in 2023 appears to have stalled in 2024.