Risk Reduction Blog

October 2, 2020
by Michael

What If Your Parents Are Not Able to Retire

Studies have shown that a third of boomers and seniors have no retirement savings. Read on to discover how to start the conversation and help get your parents to the best position possible as they enter their golden years.

Family and Finances, Risk Reduction

What If Your Parents Are Not Able to Retire

October 2, 2020
by Michael

What If Your Parents Are Not Able to Retire

Family and Finances, Risk Reduction

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August 15, 2020
by Michael

Ways to Limit Risk for Ordinary People

The following concepts will help you look at investment risk as well as expected return, and some basic and free ways to limit your risk.

Personal Finance, Risk Reduction

November 22, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

Are You Making These 8 Costly 401k Mistakes?

In order to enjoy a comfortable retirement, it’s vital you save as much as possible. If you want to maximize your retirement reserves, here are the most common 401(k) mistakes to avoid.

Net Worth, Risk Reduction

April 5, 2019
by Michael

Will Social Security Run Out of Money? Graphs and Stats Here

Many Americans are doubtful of ever getting their Social Security benefits. They have good reason to be worried. The system is already running a deficit and is on schedule to be depleted in 2034. We …

Family and Finances, Risk Reduction

March 25, 2019
by Emily

Trying to Time the Stock Market Is Like Gambling

You’ve heard the advice: buy low and sell high. Easier said than done. Our brains are designed to fall for the idea of timing the market. We break it down and outline better approaches.

Financial Literacy, Risk Reduction

January 31, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

Here's the Real Retirement Killer: Inflation

Consumers spend their lifetime working toward that magic number that will allow them to retire. Unfortunately, many pre-retirees leave out an important detail that could cost them a large portion of their retirement savings.

Personal Finance, Risk Reduction

December 15, 2018
by Michael

How to See Through an Investment Sales Pitch

A friendly voice offers to sell you an investment that will make you rich, smart and good looking. It doesn’t matter what it is - an annuity, a mutual fund, a stock, some sort of …

Financial Literacy, Risk Reduction

July 6, 2018
by Michael

What a Legal Expert Has to Say About Popular Scams and Con Games

When it comes to money, if it seems unusual or too good to be true, it means you are being targeted by a scammer. This post explains a few scams relying on financial ignorance that …

Risk Reduction

March 30, 2018
by Michael

Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity thieves are out to steal your personal information so they can borrow in your name, access your benefits, or drain your accounts before you notice. There are a few simple steps you can take …

Risk Reduction

September 18, 2017
by Michael

Overdraft Protection - What Banks and Thieves Love

If a thief gets into your checking account, they can drain your checking account plus your savings account if overdraft is turned on. Overdraft may not be worth the risk if you have even a …

Risk Reduction

July 22, 2017
by Emily

Lock Your Digital Windows and Doors: Basics of Digital Security

It today's world financial security and digital security go hand and hand. Here are a few basics for keeping yourself and your data secure from hackers and identity thieves.

Risk Reduction

May 30, 2017
by Steven Gilbert

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Complaint System

Do you have a bone to pick with a bank or financial institution? If so, you might be interested in learning about and using the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s complaint system because it could help …

Personal Finance, Risk Reduction

March 24, 2017
by Emily

Buy the Right Life Insurance

Buying life insurance is an exercise in thinking about the facts of life we’d rather not ponder. Included is an in depth example of what a family could do to make sure they are protected. …

Family and Finances, Risk Reduction