The Fastest Way to Sabotage Your Retirement

We’ve talked about this before – on a few occasions – but it never hurts to revisit timeless truths that help keep things in perspective. Last year, a survey by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America reported that more Americans would rather die than run out of money in retirement. While neither is a pleasant thought, at least the latter can be avoided.

Deficit, Debt Ceiling, and Downgrade

by Jesse Anderson, CFA Recent market volatility and declines have left many investors feeling anxious. Hopefully, after weeks of debate, Congress has set us on a path toward improved fiscal discipline. That action will not erase many years of irresponsible spending, and as a result, Standard & Poors lowered our country’s credit rating over the weekend. Many of you may …