Options for retirement have expanded significantly in the last few decades. The days of golf courses in Florida are over.
Today's seniors are choosing to take advantage of exchange rates and retire abroad, using housesitting gigs to travel for free, and moving into tiny homes and RVs full-time.
As long-term health care costs continue to rise, how do you decide which is the best option for yourself or your family member? This is such an important topic to discuss with your spouse, your family members, and your financial advisor as you prepare for your later years. There are plenty of different options [...]
Are you making investment decisions with just half of your brain? Have you ever thought about how we use the term right-brain and left-brain when describing people? Let's talk about the unique functions of the right brain and left brain and then reframe financial decisions based on using both sides of our brain. We [...]
Is there another way to save and prepare for your children’s college fund? And will paying for my kids’ education affect my retirement? There are many ways to go about saving or planning ahead for your children’s college. What are your priorities? Some of your priorities will be competing priorities as you begin saving [...]
First, who needs to rollover their 401k? If you are someone who has recently changed jobs, decided to retire, or take your career plan to a different path, you have a unique opportunity. In these circumstances, it would be wise to take advantage of rolling over your 401k. Why would you want to rollover [...]
I don’t think anyone really thinks they are rich, well, maybe Elon Musk and Bill Gates, but the rest of us feel pretty much like we fall somewhere in the middle. Not poor, but not rich either. You are just working hard to provide for you and your family and trying to enjoy your [...]
Does an advisor really add enough value to justify the fees? What if you could double your standard of living in just 25 years? Can an advisor really deliver a higher net percentage than a self-managed portfolio? Thanks to studies independently performed by Vanguard and Aon Hewitt, we are able to see clear answers. [...]
Worried about health insurance options if you want to retire before 65? Have you ever thought of Medical Bill sharing? Let’s talk about the different insurance options for early retirement. We know if you wait till your 65, you can sign up to receive Medicare. At Goodwin Investment Advisory we have curated a list [...]
Sarah White is our recommended estate planning and probate lawyer. Sarah has been an attorney for almost 19 years and loves helping individuals and families plan for the future from her Marietta, Georgia office. During law school Sarah had an estate planning class and loved it so much because she wanted to use her degree [...]
February seems like the perfect month to discuss marriage and money. I know you have all heard it said that the number one thing couples fight about is money and finances. Check out this article by Dave Ramsey with statistics on how money issues can ruin a marriage. Financial problems are one of the [...]
