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Some people plan for retirement, and others retire. Especially in these times, it can be very tempting to take off a few years, or stop working altogether. Besides having enough money, what else should you be thinking about? Retire with purpose rather...

Have you ever heard the following? You should be fine withdrawing 4% annually from your investments in retirement. It doesn’t make sense to pay off your mortgage when the interest is tax-deductible and you can get a better return by investing...

With respects to David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck I have the privilege to work with people in planning the rest of their lives. Most of them have thought about not working any longer, but their thoughts are often more about what they wouldn’t be...

1. Introduction to fiduciary financial advisors When it comes to managing your finances and planning for retirement, it's crucial to have a trusted advisor by your side. That's where CochranMickels Retirement Specialists, LLC. comes in. As a fiduciary...