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Scary Facts About Retirement

Sure, ghosts and goblins are scary, but in some ways there’s nothing scarier than retirement. It’s that spooky time of year again. But when it ...

It’s a question most of us start asking in our 50s: when should I retire?

Culturally, we’re programed to think of 65 as the normal retirement age, but many people retire much earlier than that, and some much later. It ...

What’s Driving Wall Street’s New Nervousness? Lots!

Last month, I identified several issues that could shake up the markets this fall, and they’ve been shaking them. However, new issues have also emerged. ...

Estate Planning 101

Although estate planning can be a complex task, a well-constructed plan can make a big difference in what is left for your loved ones. Before ...

Personal Finance Primer

Working with the right professional is important, but financial success starts at home. Even the best financial strategy can be undermined by bad habits. The ...

Skeletons are Piling Up in the World’s Closet as Fall Arrives

The Summer that began with so much optimism is coming to an end. While Wall Street is still clinging to optimism, its grip may be ...

7 Retirement Risks

Some risks you can’t see coming. Others you can try to predict – and prepare for. It’s all well and good to dream about a ...

The Dangers of Following Cookie-Cutter Financial Rules and Strategies

It’s important to understand why it’s dangerous to follow cookie-cutter solutions with regards to financial investments. This comes as a response to the common occurrence ...

Fall Financial Moves

Summer days are slipping away. Are you financially ready for Fall? For most people, Summer is the season to relax and forget about your finances. ...

More Successful Investing

Some things are simple in concept, but not easy in execution. Investing is one of them. So, why is doing it so hard? Today we’ll ...

Ways to Help Minimize Your Retirement Taxes

It’s always a relief when tax season is over. But then again, tax season is never over. You may leave behind a lot of ...

COVID and Retirement

One silver lining in any disaster is that we learn from it. The coronavirus pandemic was no exception. Governments learned, scientists learned, and hopefully you ...

Income Options Toolkit

To do the job right, you need the right tools. That’s especially true when the job is your retirement. What is in the toolbox of ...

Four Mistakes You Might Be Making Right Now

In confusing times, it is easy to make mistakes. Are you making one now with your retirement plan? Here are four mistakes you might be ...

Digital Currency

The days of cold, hard cash are numbered. What will the shift to digital currency mean for investors? What investors need to know.

Creating Your Financial Plan

February 23, 2020 | Guests: Alex Vicencio, Sam McElroy, and Scott McLean The Income Generation With David J. Scranton ***Disclaimer: Sound Income Strategies, LLC is ...

Trump’s Tax Cuts

February 2, 2020 | Guests: Peter Schiff & Logan Mohtashami The Income Generation With David J. Scranton ***Disclaimer: Sound Income Strategies, LLC is a registered ...

Jeff Small Guest Hosts the “Best of”

August 4, 2019 Guests: Chris Hogan, The Income Generation With David J. Scranton ***Disclaimer: Sound Income Strategies, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Information presented ...

Jobs & Manufacturing | July 14, 2019 | The Income Generation

Jeff Small guest hosts this edition of “The Income Generation” featuring Greg McBride, from Bankrate.com, Kathy Bostjancic, Chief U.S. Financial Ecnomist at Oxford Economics, and ...