“E.J., Has Your Phone Been Ringing off the Hook?”
With market volatility creeping upward, this is once again a question I'm getting, but I urge you to reread what I wrote back on...
Top 10 “Retirement Killers”
There are a number of ways to mess up your retirement plan, but some are more dangerous than others. At MarketWatch, Brett Arends lists...
Stock Markets Scaring Gun-shy Retirees
The common theme I espouse to you here at Your Survival Guy is the elimination of risk and a focus on your margin of...
Retirement Benefits: They’re not all in Dollars, Part II
You know, not all retirement benefits are in dollars. I received this email last week: “Season ending ‘last and fast’ Pantera run over Togwotee...
Thinking of Moving for Retirement? Check This Out
As elections come up, where we live and the political/governance climate there comes into sharper view. This piece I wrote on August 10, 2017...
Calper’s OPM
Turns out, members of California’s public pension don’t like it when the C-suite are activists with other people’s money. The workers expressed their dissatisfaction...
Don’t Stop Believing
Imagine sitting on the board of your favorite company, attending the next meeting, clearing your throat, and asking “How much are we going to...
Librarian Leaves $4 Million to UNH
If you want some inspiration for your savings, read this post I wrote back on September 2, 2016. It tells the story of Robert...
How did Markets Perform in the Third Quarter?
For investors with a concentrated U.S. growth stock focus, the third quarter continued what has been a solid year. For veteran investors who recognize...
It’s Simple: Retirees Go Where They are Treated Best
For years retirees have flocked to Florida for its warm weather, and more importantly to many, its low taxation. But with the flood of...