Are You Preparing For Retirement? As you approach retirement age, there are many things to consider about how you will live your retired life. One of the biggest decisions retirees make is the Stay-Move decision. I’m Dr. Penelope Tzougros, and I’m here to help you consider the best options for your retirement. I’ve used my […]
Category: Risk and Retirement
Wake Up from Your Nightmares About Long-Term Care
Our bodies are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139) and though we may be grateful for whatever capabilities we have, we are also aware that under the surface of well-being, our bodies may be concocting dangerous changes to our health. If you are like me and have or had a beloved parent decline with dementia, […]
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
When you retire, how will you cover rising expenses? If you think that a reverse mortgage is a worthwhile option to close the gap between income and expenses, please be cautious. Click the link below to read “Is Reverse Mortgage Right for You?” to learn more about the important factors you need to be aware […]
Does Your Retirement Portfolio Have Fat Cows?
Let’s define the terms. “Portfolio” is all your assets that can grow and produce income. I’m looking for fat cows. I apologize to farmers and ask their indulgence as this city person talks metaphorically about cows. By fat cows I mean a cow that gives milk which is the dividend or income and a cow […]
Risks That Can Batter Your Retirement Assets
Your retirement assets may have to respond to many different risks. Which of these worry you and which do you have a strategy for? Risk to principal. You buy a stock at $30 a share and it drops to $15 a share. Ouch! What are your choices? Wait for the price to rise? Take the […]