HOME   |  CONTACT November 23, 2022 Financial Stages of Life: Questions to Ease Transitions One thing I've learned in my 15 years in the investment industry that's worth its weight in gold: Transitions are critical to the success of any well-thought-out financial plan. If the timing and execution don't work, then even the best of plans (on paper!) could be critically altered - and you may be left reassessing … Kiplinger The Ultimate Retirement Planning Guide for 2022 On the surface, retirement planning hasn't changed all that much over the years. You work, you save and then you retire. But while the mechanics may … CNBC Gen Zers are Optimistic About Their Money in the New Year For most of 2022, an inflation rate hovering above 8% took a toll on the wallets of Americans across the board. But a new report shows that Gen Z is … Money What Are the Maximum Social Security Disability Benefits? In 2022, the estimated average Social Security disability benefit for a disabled worker receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is $1,358 … Investopedia Inflation Boosts U.S. Household Spending By $433 a Month The average American household is spending $433 more a month to buy the same goods and services it did a year ago, according to a Moody's Analytics … CNBC What are NFTs? Imagine yourself buying a small piece of digital artwork by paying Crypto and getting a new or unique digital token to prove your ownership. Wouldn't … Finance Monthly Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges High inflation and fears that a recession could be on its way won't stop holiday shopping from being robust this year, according to a recent forecast … Fox Business What to Do Before Marrying: Student Debt Student loan debt may be the biggest financial issue facing young adults today. Research shows that 54% of the class of 2021 who earned a bachelor's … Investopedia "If you feel bad about having a lifespan of only 13 years, imagine paying taxes for 80 years!" Copyright © Randy Glasbergen Magellan Reaches the Pacific After sailing through the dangerous straits below South America that now bear his name, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean. The day was Nov 28. What year was it? Quote of the Week "Try to save something while your salary is small; it's impossible to save after you begin to earn more." Jack Benny Trivia Which president is on the front of a US $50 bill? See the answer below. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES Jim West The Prepare Institute www.theprepareinstitute.org jim.west@theprepareinstitute.org The articles in our publications come from many sources. We do not endorse information or opinions appearing in linked articles. The articles selected are not sponsored, and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Copyright for linked articles belongs to the linked source. Trivia Answer Which president is on the front of a US $50 bill? Answer: Grant A Newsletter Station Publication Big Business Marketing Small Business Budget © All Rights Reserved.