Many retirees launch second careers, also called bridge jobs, when they reach retirement. In 2019, a survey found that almost 40% of those who retire were going back to work. Some launched second careers because their retirement was not what they expected. Many...
Housing costs and general cost of living vary from state to state, but the average retiree spends about $16,700 per year on housing alone, as of 2019. That includes mortgage or rent payments, insurance, property taxes, and maintenance and repairs, but not utility...
You’ve probably heard it before: you should have an emergency fund for those times when life throws you a curveball. Unexpected medical bills, car repairs, home repairs, a sudden layoff, and even pandemics can disrupt your current budget in an instant. As a retiree,...
When you’re aiming to get your finances in check, you might think you need to make more income to cover all your bases. However, making the most of the money you already have is a great way to meet your financial goals. Doing more with your money that’s already coming...
Back in 2017, Hannah Moore, lead Certified Financial Planner™ here at Guiding Wealth, was featured on her local Dallas radio station, KERA. The start of a new year is always a time when people want to get their financial house in order, so Hannah was asked to share...
Most people are invested in the stock market in some way. Whether it’s mutual funds, individual company stocks, or a Roth IRA, most investment platforms are based in the stock market. Of course, as you invest more of your money in the stock market, you might be...
