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mattcurtis
Jun 21, 2021
Inflation? What's That?
This week I am going to try and explain some complicated concepts in the markets related to inflation and purchasing power. Sometimes...
mattcurtis
Jun 14, 2021
SAVING AND PLANNING
Even if you truly love your work, the day will come when it’s time to punch out for the last time and start your retirement. When that...
mattcurtis
Aug 24, 2020
Is life insurance killing you?
I recently spoke to an employee soon to be retiring from the VA. He had a few questions about his life insurance coverage through FEGLI...
mattcurtis
Aug 11, 2020
Inflation is a killer
While there are many potential risks to consider when planning for retirement, one that is often overlooked is inflation. Most people ...
mattcurtis
Aug 11, 2020
Should you pay off your house?
I often get asked if paying off a mortgage faster is a "good idea". My answer is almost always the same. It depends... If you are a...
mattcurtis
Jul 2, 2020
3 Retirement mistakes during COVID
The "new normal" is a difficult set of circumstances if you are close to retirement. Plenty of unknowns could derail your retirement...
mattcurtis
Jun 11, 2020
What's going on??
Today the markets are getting obliterated. I have received several calls/emails as to why this might be happening so I figured I would...
mattcurtis
Jun 5, 2020
What is "TSP"?
I get this question all the time believe it or not. If you have never had an employer sponsored retirement savings plan, or even if you...
mattcurtis
Jun 5, 2020
Planning is Paramount
I know right now it seems like the world is stuck in place; some sort of suspended animation. I know the feeling and, trust me, I feel...
mattcurtis
Jun 5, 2020
Practice, Practice, Practice
A big part of planning for retirement involves setting up a budget ahead of time to get a sense of what your spending will look like...
mattcurtis
Jun 5, 2020
COVID Concerns for TSP
Retirement investors are nervous. I understand why. One look at our first-quarter statements shows the impact historic market declines...
mattcurtis
Jun 5, 2020
Do's and Don'ts of Retirement
Most of the time I write my own content. But in my casual readings this week I found an article that gave some ideas that I couldn't...
mattcurtis
Jun 5, 2020
Social Security Aint Easy!!!
Most current and former federal workers are or will be eligible for monthly Social Security benefits. For most federal workers, social...
mattcurtis
Jun 4, 2020
Will taxes kill you in retirement?
When I meet with prospective clients, one of the biggest issues raised is taxes in retirement. Obviously this is a case by case basis...
mattcurtis
Jun 4, 2020
Is Something Phishy??
I'm sure everyone is sick and tired (no pun intended) of hearing about the Coronavirus. However, the problems associated with this...
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