Articles by Michael Maehl

Reluctant investors could be at risk of long-term regret

Savings diversification, time measured in years said to improve outcome
August 17, 2023
Michael Maehl
The market has rallied over 25% since last October. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq composite have been trading around new 52-week highs. In theory, this means we've entered a new bull market. However, many people simply don't
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Michael Maehl

Investing after retirement may prolong income

Stocks can hedge against interest-rate, inflation risks
August 3, 2023
Michael Maehl
We talk with folks daily about what they want their investments to do for them during retirement. Many presume their time horizon ends at retirement, rather than stretching over an entire lifetime or beyond, depending on their spouse's age,
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Some tactics can reduce liabilities for passing wealth

Gifts to future generations aided with efficient plans
March 16, 2023
Michael Maehl
When it comes to gifting assets to future generations, many families are rightfully concerned about the potential tax effect. In other words, how and when should they pass down their assets to ensure that the greatest amount possible actually gets to
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Living in retirement requires strategy

Defining goals will help tailor savings, resources to fit individual situations
February 16, 2023
Michael Maehl
Arriving at your retirement date with no real idea as to how you'll be able to live without that regular paycheck is not a good strategy. Consider using the following guidelines to help create your retirement roadmap.
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Income-to-asset ratio can guide retirement timing

Cost of living expected to double in 24 years of being in retirement
December 1, 2022
Michael Maehl
Whether you're already retired or it's moving closer to reality for you, there are some things you should consider when managing your investments. Up until retirement, you simply accumulate assets. You get paid and a portion goes to your retirement
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Emotion can be inverse sign of next market trend

Daily headlines shouldn't shake long-term strategy
November 3, 2022
Michael Maehl
Last time we had a bad market was almost 15 years ago. And here we are again. The year 2022 may be known for more than just the size of the losses in the stock market. According to Morningstar, this may be the first time that all 20 types of taxable bond
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Prepare for savings adjustments in retirement years

Retaining some stocks can help hedge inflation
September 22, 2022
Michael Maehl
Capital One Group recently surveyed 1,005 adults for its Financial Freedom Study. In the questions regarding retirement issues, the responses suggest that, apparently, it's not a major thing for most pre-retirees. Here's some of what they found.
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Gold loses luster as hedge against market dip, inflation

Precious metal prices haven't rallied as some had thought they would during a bear market
August 11, 2022
Michael Maehl
It's no fun paying up for essential goods and services, but what's mostly overlooked is the fact that many people will buy them regardless of price. So they may be suffering from inflation, but by paying much higher prices for discretionary purchases,
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