Keep spending in check this holiday season

By Eric Reich Christmas is often called the season of giving, but with that comes spending. According to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations,...

Retirement pitfalls part 2: IRA distributions

By Eric Reich Last week we discussed some of the pitfalls in retirement planning. This week, I wanted to continue that discussion with a pitfall so big that it warrants its own article. There is currently about $45 trillion dollars sitting in retirement plans and...

Avoid these common pitfalls in retirement planning

By Eric Reich I often tell clients that when it comes to investing, the way up is a lot easier than the way down. On the way up, low-cost, well-diversified portfolios can help get you to the goal. In most cases, there aren’t a ton of other factors involved in...