Risks

8 Biggest Health Risks at 50 and Beyond

Here are the deadliest threats to people ages 50-plus, and how to keep them from catching up with you...

New Report Reveals Ever Increasing Risk Of Elder Financial Fraud

Financial exploitation of your aging parents remains an increasing risk. Public education is not stopping it, but families can do much to prevent or stop these scams....

Dementia Prevention Strategies Everyone Can Try

We can't currently cure or stop dementia but we are likely to be able to prevent it, or reduce our risk. Experts offer tips on how to do it. Start small, keep going...

Will Index Funds Destroy The Stock Market?

There are limits to growth on these popular investment products. What happens when they hit this barrier? And does this place your retirement at risk?...

In COVID Year 2, Older Workers Faced Tough Choices

The first year of the pandemic, a period of great uncertainty, was even more fraught for older workers, who were at higher risk of serious illness or death if they contracted the virus. The second yea...

A Major Risk Facing Older Americans: The Need for Long-Term Care

Private long-term care insurance is unlikely to be part of the solution. One of the greatest health-related risks facing older people is the cost of extensive long-term care to help with activities of...

More Households Are Prepared for Retirement – But This Good News Might Not Last

Even with the improvement, two out of five households are still at risk, according to the National Retirement Risk Index. The release of the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances (S...

Is There Hidden Risk in Your Annuity Company’s Balance Sheet?

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Best Mid Cap Growth ETF

Midcap growth ETFs can be an attractive investment option for investors looking for a balance between risk and reward. In ... Read more...

What Is Inflation Risk And How Can It Affect Your Retirement?

Inflation is a long-term risk that can quietly eat away at your retirement security over several decades. It’s smart to plan ahead to reduce your risk....

4 Smart Money Moves in 2024 That Could Make Your Money Go Further in Retirement!

If you’re interested in learning about effective strategies to help you pay fewer taxes, generate income, minimize risk, and protect yourself from inflation in retirement… then don’...

Can Routine Vaccines Reduce Dementia Risk as You Age? What Else Lowers Your Risk?

Unlike most topics which are covered here, I was hesitant to discuss the subject of vaccines because they have become so controversial. However, the October 2023 AARP Bulletinreported on an interestin...

How to Think About Risk and Why It’s So Hard to Quantify

By Dr. Hamik Martirosyan Risk and return are inextricably tied together. They form the basic elements required to make successful investment decisions. Though risk is just as important as returns, mos...

Longevity Risk: An Essay

Thereport’s key findings are: As life expectancy at 65 rises, outliving one’s resources poses a growing challenge. This study explores how people perceive their life expectancy, options fo...

The National Retirement Risk Index with Varying Claiming Ages

Thebrief’skey findings are: Households ages 62-75 have substantial earnings. The National Retirement Risk Index, which assumes all households claim Social Security – and retire – at ...

Risk and Reward: Overcoming the Doubt Can Transform Your Life

When I was younger, weighing the risk and reward in a decision was a lot easier. In your youth, you’ve got time on your side and most of the chances you take aren’t going to make or break ...

Employer Stock In Your 401(k) Account Can Leverage Your Risks

Owning employer stock in your 401(k) can increase returns, but it multiplies your financial risk....

Dementia - Are You Increasing Your Risk?

Many aging seniors fear getting dementia, even more than they fear dying. In fact, Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are two of the most popular health searches on Google. Although we al...

Know The Risks Of Self-Directed IRAs

A coalition of regulators recently reminded taxpayers about the risks of some self-directed IRAs....

How to Reduce the Risk of Investing in Passive Real Estate

In any investment, there is risk involved. Without risk, there wouldn’t be possible returns. Real estate can be viewed as ... Read more...

The Unspoken Risks of NOT Retiring Early

[Editor's Note: If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that burnout is the No. 1 threat to your financial plan and that it could cost you millions of dollars in future wealth. That’s why...

7 Big Retirement Risks to Avoid

As people live longer and costs keep climbing, we offer some tips on how to navigate the changing retirement landscape....