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Why Your Working Years Portfolio Could Sabotage Your Retirement

If you’re approaching retirement, you’ve likely spent decades saving and investing with the goal of building a solid financial foundation. But now that retirement is ...

Why Good Financial and Retirement Planning Is Essential for Fathers

Being a father is one of life’s greatest responsibilities — and one of its most rewarding roles. From late-night feedings to college graduations, fatherhood is ...

Turning Savings into Income: Choosing the Right Retirement Strategy

You’ve worked hard, saved diligently, and now retirement is on the horizon—or already here. The question you’re probably facing right now: How do I turn ...

Smart Summer Financial Tips for Investors Nearing Retirement

As the sun shines brighter and vacation season rolls in, summer is the perfect time to not only unwind but also re-evaluate your financial strategy. ...

7 Facts Investors Over 50 Need to Know About Investing for Income

For decades, most investors have been taught to focus on growing their portfolios. Accumulate. Grow. Maximize. That works — until it doesn’t. As you near ...

Do You Need Stocks to Retire? Discover Stock-Free Ways to Generate Retirement Income

If you’ve been told that the stock market is the only way to build wealth for retirement, you’re not alone. For decades, the conventional wisdom ...

Make the Most of Today’s Interest Rates — Before They Change Again

If you’ve been watching the headlines or your account statements lately, you’ve probably noticed that interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years. And ...

How to Make Sure You Can Retire When You Want To

Most people have a target age for when they’d like to retire, but many worry they may have to work longer to better ensure their ...

Are Tariffs a Threat to Your Retirement Plans?

If you’re within 10 years of retirement — or already there — you’ve likely been keeping a close eye on the economy. The market’s recent ...

Bonds and Bond Mutual Funds: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to investing for retirement, bonds and bond mutual funds are often considered stable, income-generating options. But while they may seem similar, they ...

How to Deal with Market Uncertainty When Building Your Retirement Income Strategy

If you’re nearing retirement, market uncertainty can stir up a lot of anxiety. The assets you need to start generating retirement income soon could swing ...

5 Tax Tips Retirees Should Know Before April 15

Tax Day — April 15 — is fast approaching. Whether you’ve already filed or are still pulling together your paperwork, this is more than just ...

How Investing for Income Helps Reduce Financial Risk

When it comes to retirement income planning, it’s important to have a strategy with the right priorities. Once you’re nearing retirement age, one of your ...

The True Cost of Underestimating Your Retirement Expenses

Retirement is often painted as a time of relaxation, travel, and newfound freedom – and ideally it should be. However, many retirees face an unexpected ...

You Don’t Need Luck for a Secure Retirement

St. Patrick’s Day is all about celebrating good fortune, but when it comes to retirement, relying on plain luck just isn’t a plan — it’s ...

How to Protect Your Retirement from Market Volatility

Market volatility is inevitable. After all, the markets are driven not by economic fundamentals, but by emotion. When investors are optimistic, the markets can soar. ...

Tackling Tariffs: What Everyday Investors Need to Know

By David J. Scranton, Founder and CEO of Sound Income Group Trade wars, tariffs, and economic negotiations—these words can send the stock market into a ...

Paying Your Bills in Retirement: Smart Strategies for Everyday Investors

As we celebrate Pay Your Bills Week from February 2 to February 8, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the financial challenges many retirees ...

How Financial Advisors Can Use AI to Attract More Business Online

More than ever today, financial advisors need a strong online presence to attract and retain clients. It’s all well and good to have a business ...

What Makes a Great Retirement Income Plan? 5 Key Elements

If you were to ask a group of people, “What is the most important goal of a retirement plan?” most would probably answer, “To help ...

From Offense to Defense: The Key Shift in Retirement Planning

Retirement planning requires a strategic shift as you approach your golden years. Early in your career, the focus is on growth — maximizing savings, investing ...