The Wiser Wealth Blog
Should I pay off my mortgage?
A common question asked by many of our new clients is, “Should I pay off my mortgage?” If you are retiring in a few months and have a $150,000 balance [...]
When should you take Social Security?
A common question posed by retirees and those nearing retirement is when should I apply for Social Security? Many Americans want to claim as soon as they are eligible at [...]
Retail stores continue to struggle
Brooks Brothers declared bankruptcy Wednesday after filing for Chapter 11. It was a sad day because the company was founded in 1818 and was the longest standing operations retail company [...]
Banks will be stress tested
Last week, the Federal Reserve continued to make noise when it put temporary restrictions on thirty-four of the largest banks. This is the first time since the Great Recession that [...]
Good news: Death on the decline, spending up
After months of bad news related to the coronavirus, it is a relief that there is some good news to report on the pandemic. Although the number of COVID19 cases [...]
Traditional 401k or Roth 401k?
Since the reduction in the number of pensions across America, the popularity of the 401k has increased and become paramount to employee’s retirement success. Retirees used to live off of [...]
How to recession-proof your household
Statistically, most families are not prepared for a personal recession. On this podcast episode, the Wiser Roundtable team discuss five ways to recession-proof your household. These steps include developing a [...]
Fiduciary advisors don’t sell, they guide
Working with a fiduciary, at a Fee-only RIA firm which places your best interests above all else, can help you analyze the myriad of financial products and choose only those [...]
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