Category: Financial Planning

Practice makes perfect, but unfortunately, retirement isn’t something you can practice. It typically happens one time, and there may not be many opportunities to learn from your mistakes. We believe the best way to avoid making mistakes in the first...

Four Common Retirement Mistakes You Could Be Making Millstone Financial

If you have a financial plan in place, you may think you’re set. However, the rules of retirement are always subject to change. We’ve seen new retirement legislation in the last few years and could see more soon. It’s important...

The Retirement Rules Could Change Soon – Have a Response Millstone Financial

We’ve come a long way from trading pelts and seashells as currency, and there have been many changes to how we produce and use currency between then and now. The value of currency and inflation affect us all, as we’ve...

The History and the Future of Money Millstone Financial Group

General retirement planning advice says that you’ll need about 80% of your pre-retirement income in retirement, but this may not be the case for everyone. Inflation, taxes, and long-term care costs are easily overlooked – but these expenses could be...

3 Major Retirement Expenses to Include in Your Budget Millstone Financial

The Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates for the first time since 2018 and has several more rate hikes planned for this year.[1] Rising interest rates can have significant effects on the economy and your finances. Between a volatile...

Rising Interest Rates and High Inflation – How Will You Respond? Millstone Financial

Now that you’re nearing retirement, the term “market volatility” might stir up different feelings than it did 30 years ago. Older workers and retirees understand that they have less time to make up for losses in their investments and to...

How Do You Handle a Volatile Market? Millstone Financial

In 1960, a gallon of conventional whole milk was 31 cents, and today it’s $3.77 on average.[1] A few dollars might not seem like much, but that’s a 1,116% increase. Now that we’re seeing high inflation, the buying power of...

How Much Are You Left With After Inflation? Millstone Financial

A new year can bring about a new mindset and optimism, but it’s also important to have a plan to deal with the challenges we could face. We could see high inflation, a volatile market, and higher taxes, and it’s...

Be Prepared for 2022 Millstone Financial

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on 2021, how your financial situation may have changed, and your goals for next year. Maybe 2022 is the year you’ll retire, or maybe not. Either way, you can...

Review Your Investment Strategy and Prepare for 2022 Millstone Financial Group

Do you have a to-do checklist for December? It might include buying gifts, ordering a turkey, and sending out cards. In the midst of the busyness of the holidays, it can be easy to forget about your end-of-year financial checklist....

Don't Forget These Important End-of-Year Deadlines Millstone Financial