Sean Sparkman’s “The Wealth Core” challenges just about everything you think you know about how money really works. By Tammy de Leeuw As it has done with so many aspects of life, America has turned financial advice into a spectator sport. We've got millionaire gurus selling their so-called wealth secrets, retirement influencers predicting economic Armageddon [...]
Big Medicare Advantage plan changes are coming in 2027. That nondescript envelope from your insurance company could contain information you cannot afford to ignore. By Sean Sparkman If you are a Medicare Advantage enrollee who tends to sort your daily mail over the trash can, you should pay close attention to this [...]
by Sean Sparkman Pathfinders Wealth If you are like most people, you are probably hoping your children will say nice things about you after you're gone. You imagine them gathered around the table, raising a glass and toasting your wisdom, generosity and remarkable financial foresight. Maybe they'll even name a grandkid after you or start [...]
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by Sean R. Sparkman, AIF® | Pathfinders Wealth If you’re like most people, you’ve been told that if you accumulated enough savings, you could withdraw 4% of your portfolio each year and reasonably expect your money to last throughout retirement. This concept is known as the “4% rule” and it is one of [...]
By Sean R. Sparkman, AIF® | Pathfinders Wealth Until recently, inflation was something many Americans rarely thought much about. For the most part, prices tended to move gradually. Fuel costs were relatively manageable, and retirees had more predictable costs around which they could build their financial plans. Then, the world experienced an epic inflation shock [...]
By Sean R. Sparkman, AIF® | Pathfinders Wealth At their core, dividends are distributions of company profits paid to shareholders. These stocks can create a steady income stream, typically paid quarterly, and they can be a valuable part of retirement income. Still, retirees considering dividend stocks, need to understand that dividends are a [...]
by Sean Sparkman Pathfinders Wealth Many of us think of retirement as the season of life when financial pressure eases and we can enjoy the fruits of our hard work and planning. Unfortunately, all it takes is one serious health event to rob you of that peace and disrupt your plans. Years ago, making it [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD8pmePPVeo Annuity expert #bryananderson offers interesting insights into whether or not having an annuity might help you live longer. For more of Bryan's content, visit: https://annuitystraighttalk.com/about/.
Note: This article is intended for entertainment and information only. You should consult your health professional about any changes to your diet or exercise regime. What, if anything, can intermittent fasting do for you? by Tammy de Leeuw Editor, Safe Money Trends As more people seek sustainable approaches to weight loss and [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWp4VGyaBu8 by Sean Sparkman A charitable gift annuity is a financial contract. In exchange for your irrevocable donation — whether it's cash, appreciated securities, or even real estate in some cases — a qualified nonprofit organization agrees to pay you (or someone you name) a fixed income for life. When you die, or any secondary [...]
By Jillian Wilson When it comes to getting older, there are many factors that help you live a fulfilled, healthy life — ones that go beyond working out and eating your vegetables (although that’s part of it, too). “Aging well, in my opinion, consists of three different components,” said Dr. Parul Goyal, a geriatrician at [...]
