When I launched The Astute Advisor personal finance site, I was excited to reach a much broader audience. But I’ve always believed that the blog shouldn’t be my voice alone. I’m convinced my readers will benefit by hearing from other financial professionals too. Here are some articles that are worth a read. Enjoy. Some Market Myths […]
CalSTRS won’t be enough for your retirement and I know that sounds harsh. While having a pension can bring a sense of comfort, teachers must resist this false sense of security. Relying on your teacher’s retirement pension alone might be harmful to your financial health. According to the California Teachers Association website CTAinvest.org “the median CalSTRS pension […]
Guest post from Devin Carroll at the Social Security Intelligence blog. If you are a teacher in California, the rules for collecting a CalSTRS pension and Social Security can be confusing and intimidating. They don’t have to be! Here’s a closer look at the rules on teacher’s retirement and Social Security. In the 1970s and 1980s, […]
As we say goodbye to 2015, here’s a look back at some of the most popular posts on The Astute Advisor blog. Hopefully you find some of these articles helpful. If you ever have a question or would like to provide feedback, please let me know. You can contact me via email through the website. Here are […]
Guest post from Jason Parker with Parker Financial LLC and Sound Retirement Planning. Should you have a Social Security back-up plan for income? I like to have a contingency plan in place for the “What if’s” in life; for those times when life throws us a curve ball. For example, at my home we keep […]
Guest post from Devin Carroll at the Social Security Intelligence blog. If your Social Security earnings have been recorded incorrectly, it could make a big difference in your benefit amount. You need to check for errors TODAY! Whether you are close to retirement, or in your early working years, this is not something that can wait. […]
Guest post from Devin Carroll at the Social Security Intelligence blog. Have you signed up? You probably plan to receive Social Security benefits at some point in time. Maybe you already do. Either way, you may want to consider setting up a My Social Security account. Once you do, you’ll be able to: Verify your earnings […]
