Food for Thought Archives - Jonathan Mazur

Thinking of Downsizing in Retirement?

There’s a lot to think about when downsizing. Make sure you’ve done your research so that your downsizing goes smoothly and doesn’t become costly.

Some things you might want to think about if you plan on using stocks to fund your RMDs.

A house isn’t the investment it used to be. You will need to think long and hard about whether it’s really worth putting money into.

Just because you have a huge nest egg in retirement or lots of money saved up doesn’t always mean you’ll be happy. Do what makes you happy with it.

Taking a lump sum buyout or payout from a pension plan can be a huge decision. Here’s what you need to think about.

Inflation is really hurting Americans right now–both retired and those saving for retirement. Are you ready for it?

Answer should be a combination of both.

Many Americans are not ready to retire for a multitude of reasons. If you’re one of them, don’t worry…you’re in good company!

Getting organized now can save you time and energy in the future.

The markets will always be going up and down and sometimes it’s best to just let them do that, especially when it comes to long-term investing.