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As you get closer to retirement, you may start to wonder what you should be doing with the assets you’ve saved up. Do you leave them where they are, or try out different financial vehicles? Let’s take a look at some options in this week’s blog.

Pros and Cons of Keeping Your Assets in Your Retirement Accounts As you get closer to retirement, you may start to wonder what you should be doing with the assets you’ve saved up. You’ve probably accumulated a significant sum for retirement, but how do you put that sum

Toss aside those crusty old finance books (though some are tried and true and worth the read!). Let’s check out some newer books to add to your TBR list!

7 Books About Money to Enlighten and Entertain Toss aside those crusty old finance books (though some are tried and true and worth the read!). Let’s check out some newer books to add to your TBR list! Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life

Market volatility is a natural part of the financial ecosystem, but its impact varies depending on your specific stage of life. Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers are going to approach shifting markets with different investment management strategies. Let’s take a look at both.

Managing Market Volatility: How Gen X and Baby Boomers Navigate Shifting Financial Landscapes Market volatility is a natural part of the financial ecosystem, but its impact varies depending on your specific stage of life. For members of Gen X who are currently in their peak earning years

Planning for retirement requires many considerations, but perhaps none is as subtle or pervasive as the influence of inflation. Let’s take a look at how inflation can affect your retirement plan in this week’s blog.

Inflation’s Impact on Your Retirement Planning for retirement requires many considerations, but perhaps none is as subtle or pervasive as the influence of inflation. While market volatility often captures the headlines, the gradual rise in the cost of goods and services acts as a constant force that can erode

August is National Investors Month and a great time to review financial habits and look closely at your long-term retirement plans. Check out our blog for ideas to consider as you evaluate your investment plans and retirement portfolios.

Celebrating National Investors Month: Long-Term Retirement Investing Basics for Pre-Retirees August marks National Investors Month, with August 14, 2026, being National Financial Awareness Day. This is an important time to review financial habits and look closely at long-term retirement plans. If you’re one of the millions of

Does your retirement plan include healthcare and long-term care costs? The earlier you make a plan for it, the better!

A Hidden Retirement Risk: The Cost of Avoiding Healthcare and Long-Term Care Planning For many Americans approaching retirement, the focus is often on investment balances, Social Security timing, and creating reliable income streams. And those things are important! But there is a financial retirement risk that can

Can real estate help you meet your retirement goals? Check out this week’s blog to learn more about the challenges and opportunities real estate presents in retirement.

The Real Estate Puzzle: Navigating Liquidity, Equity, and Market Volatility in Retirement For many Americans, the American Dream concludes with a paid-off home and a sense of financial independence. However, as retirees enter their golden years, a common financial paradox often emerges: being house-rich and cash-poor. While a

The “gold standard” is more than just an idiomatic expression. Take a little dive into history with us this week as we explore how the US went from a gold to a fiat-driven monetary system and why it matters in your retirement.

From Gold to Fiat Currency to Your Retirement - Caruthers Tax & Financial Solutions For centuries, the concept of money was inextricably linked to something tangible. Whether it was silver coins in ancient Rome or the British pound sterling, the value of currency was anchored to the physical world. Perhaps the most famous of these anchors was the “gold standard,”

Do you need a million dollars to retire? Or do you have another number in your head to reach before you feel confident about leaving the workplace? This week, we take a look at how much we should be saving for retirement and whether we’re asking ourselves the right questions about retirement readiness.

Rethinking the Million-Dollar Retirement Benchmark If you search for retirement advice online, you’ll often find that $1,000,000 seems to be a recurring target number. But is that a goal you should be saving for, or is it outdated advice? Q: Where did the $1 million retirement benchmark come from? A: Historically, $1 million became

It’s almost America’s birthday! As we celebrate America at age 250, let’s also explore the notable financial milestones that define the modern American retirement journey in this week’s blog:

Navigating Your Financial Milestones as America Turns 250 On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, the Semiquincentennial. This milestone represents a celebration of history but also creates a moment to reflect on the evolution of the American Dream and the financial structures