by Springwater Wealth | Jul 21, 2021 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
Most of us will start working after we’ve finished our formal education, whether that’s after high school, undergraduate college or university, or graduate school. And most of us will also work well into our 60s, or perhaps even longer, depending on the type of work...
by Springwater Wealth | Jul 1, 2021 | Financial Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
Previously, we defined “inflation”, explained how it’s measured, described its causes, and discussed why it can be a problem. We also described the general characteristics of investments that may help retirees protect themselves against inflation, and we identified...
by Springwater Wealth | Jun 17, 2021 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
On February 19, 2020, the S&P 500 index hit an all-time high of 3,386. Just over a month later, on March 23, 2020, the index fell to 2,237, a drop of 33%. It was the fastest sell-off in US stock market history. The Coronavirus had become a global pandemic and the...
by Springwater Wealth | Jun 8, 2021 | Financial Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
For all but the wealthiest retirees, ensuring that your savings and investments will last long enough is important. So determining whether you’ll be able to maintain your desired lifestyle and level of spending is essential to a secure, comfortable retirement. Let’s...
by Springwater Wealth | Jun 4, 2021 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
When someone mentions the word “annuity” to you, what are your immediate thoughts? Expensive? Complicated? A bad investment? Illiquid? If so, you’re not alone. Many retirees have negative perceptions of annuities. We’d like to set the record straight, but not because...