Monthly Archives: September 2009

Workers thriving at 70, 80, and even 100 – Follow Up, Post

The following article, courtesy of CNN, is a follow up to last week’s post  Going Strong at 100 Years old  – This article is about workers thriving at 70, 80, and even 100. This isn’t just an occurence or happenstance, but a trend that will only become stronger.   Here is the challenge and what you should consider:  Whatever [...]

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Going Strong at 100 Years Old!

One of the fastest growing age groups are for people age 80 and older.   There are also an increasing number of centenarians, people living to 100.   5, 10, 15 and 20 years from now the numbers will increase again, but at an accelerated rate.  Think about that for a few minutes versus how you view things today. In other words, [...]

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Are You Addicted to the Internet?

Are You Addicted to the Internet? The Internet has become so central to our lives that it has become tricky to determine how much time on the Internet is too much.  We shop online…pay bills…check sports scores…play video games…visit chat rooms…and write on blogs.  In a nationwide telephone survey of 2,513 adults, researchers at Stanford [...]

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Man On Purpose

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have all the luck?  Or, why some people always seem successful?  I’ve always wondered what is it that sets a simple “average” life from someone who goes on to make a significant difference? If there is one word that describes that difference  it would have to [...]

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Fixed Annuities

Fixed Annuities Yesterday, I discussed fixed income funds and fixed income basics.   Continuing with the same theme of preparing for retirement and considering how to create a sustainable fixed income stream, I am going to discuss fixed annuities today.  When used properly, fixed annuities can be a very useful tool to help meet  your current [...]

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