The Insiders: Advice from local businesses

The articles below are sponsored by local businesses.

Sponsored

    While owning a second home is the dream of many retirees, there are significant costs to consider before you sip that mai tai, breathe in the crisp, evergreen air, or pick your granddaughter up from school each afternoon.

    Sponsored

      Many considerations need to be made on the path towards retirement, especially in the final years leading up to it. Because retirement is as much a lifestyle decision as it is a financial decision, you’ll want to make sure you prepare for both.

      Sponsored

        Are you waiting for a sign to get your financial house in order? Well, consider this it. Procrastination is an unfriendly foe that can make saving and investing much more difficult than they have to be.

        Sponsored

          Gifting is a wonderful gesture and very common this time of year, but there are many financial issues to consider. Be sure to talk to your estate planning attorney, tax professional and financial adviser to ensure your strategy is a sound one.

          Sponsored

            Retirement planning conversations are broad in scope, and many decisions need to be made before taking the leap into retirement.

            Sponsored

              Behavioral finance is a term that describes the influence of psychology on money and investing. It’s times like these when I’m reminded of its negative impact. I’ve outlined some common “brain traps” and ways to work around them.

              Sponsored

                There are a host of factors to consider when choosing 401(k) investments, and the following are some strategies that can help investors make decisions they're comfortable with.

                Sponsored

                  Some people plan their careers so they can retire early. What are the advantages of early retirement beyond starting a life of leisure? Are there any drawbacks to this plan?

                  Sponsored

                    Men and women over 50 who have retirement savings deficits may need to go beyond depositing more money in their retirement accounts in order to live comfortably and pay their bills in retirement.