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Good News for Retirees: Spending Falls Over Time, Study Finds

By GRA News Blog | October 3, 2022

According to a new working paper by Susann Rohwedder, spending on leisure activities trends downward the further one gets into their retirement. With overall spending…

When It Pays to Have a Mortgage in Retirement—and When It Doesn’t

By GRA News Blog | September 30, 2022

Interest rate hikes are changing the way potential home buyers look at purchasing a home. With all these changes, is it worth it to carry…

How to Balance Paying for College and Saving for Retirement

By GRA News Blog | September 29, 2022

According to a recent survey, parents are more likely to ignore their retirement savings in lieu of saving for their children’s college funds. See why…

A Kiplinger-ATHENE Poll: Retirees Are Worried About Money

By GRA News Blog | September 29, 2022

Market volatility is concerning for everyone but especially those who are reaching retirement age. With rising interest rates, inflation, and the possibility of a recession…

Want to retire early? Answer 1 question first, says financial planner

By GRA News Blog | September 27, 2022

We all dream about having an early retirement, and for some people that dream can be a reality. In this article, you’ll see the 4…

Gen Z isn’t saving enough for retirement, experts say. Here’s how they can get back on track

By GRA News Blog | September 26, 2022

With Gen Z coming into the workforce, are they thinking about what happens when they are ready to retire?  According to this article, fewer than…

Top economist Mohamed El-Erian says inflation ‘will be sticky’ and utters the words nobody wants to hear: ‘Entrenched’ and ‘broad-based’

By GRA News Blog | September 22, 2022

What is one word that you can’t seem to go one day without hearing? Inflation. According to this Fortune article, inflation has been one of…

Identity Fraud Hits All Time High With 16.7 Million U.S. Victims in 2017, According to New Javelin Strategy & Research Study

By GRA News Blog | September 20, 2022

With identity fraud at an all-time high, according to a 2018 Identity Fraud Study released by Javelin Strategy and Research, what can you do to…

Legacy Planning Can Be Tricky. How to Divide Your Estate and Keep Heirs Happy.

By GRA News Blog | September 19, 2022

Creating a legacy plan is not just for the wealthy! According to this Barron’s article, creating an estate plan has the possibility to instill strong…

To Withdraw Money From an IRA Without a Penalty, Try a ‘72(t)’ Plan—but Carefully

By GRA News Blog | September 16, 2022

Do you need to pull money from your IRA and you are under 59 1/2, there are some exceptions that may allow you to do…

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