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The thrills are real and yet there is no fear.
Stock markets are at all-time highs in the US. The Dow Jones Industrial Average trails the other major indexes, up only 18% in the past...

Serious Money Ohio
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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Getting older and how it impacts your IRA RMDs.
Two minute video explains how getting old impacts your IRA accounts.

Serious Money Ohio
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Do you remember 1984?
In 1984 a medium sized life insurance company made a portfolio allocation "bet" that caused its trajectory to soar for the next 30-years....

Serious Money Ohio
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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The chicken or the egg? It matters to your retirement!
I'm not sure which came first when it comes to scrambled eggs and chicken sandwiches. But I know what HAS TO COME FIRST when you are...

Serious Money Ohio
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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The algorithm has definitely worked this time
Have you heard about indexes that use algorithms or mathematical formulas to guide their asset allocation? No human money manager. A...

Serious Money Ohio
Oct 25, 20222 min read
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Trick or Treat - are you a gambler or a "for sure"?
A syndicated columnist each year writes about how he allows young trick-or-treaters to choose from two treats. One treat is a small piece...

Serious Money Ohio
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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ESG Index comes to a Fixed Indexed Annuity!
Fixed Indexed Annuities guarantee that you cannot lose money due to market performance. That quality makes them an option for your...

Serious Money Ohio
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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Are you waiting for 8% on your savings?
Two retirees recently told me that they are waiting for 8% before they move their nest egg out of the bank. They both mentioned articles...

Serious Money Ohio
Sep 8, 20222 min read
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What is asset-location planning and is it important?
Imagine you have a Roth IRA, a 401(k) at work and a brokerage account. A fairly typical situation these days. You are 65-years old and...

Serious Money Ohio
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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6% Inflation May Be Here to Stay - Prepare & Protect
Beef Amazon Prime Gasoline Haircut Electricity Let me start the list of pain in the wallet. You go next. Who is asking you for more money...

Serious Money Ohio
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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A fresh set of eyes. A fresh set of ears. Your retirement deserves both of them NOW.
Think this question over- Does your financial advisor really listen to what you say and does he still today have new ideas to improve...

Serious Money Ohio
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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Are you out of proportion?
Last year was a good one for the "stock market". The major stock indexes all had double digit gains. Of course there were some stocks...

Serious Money Ohio
Jan 4, 20211 min read
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Use the strongest buckets in your Income Bucket Strategy
You may have heard of "Income Buckets" before. This proven strategy to generate retirement income often uses three buckets of money- each...

Serious Money Ohio
Nov 16, 20201 min read
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How to expertly evaluate any annuity.
Do you include an annuity or two as a part of your retirement savings? Annuities are a common part of many retirement accounts because...

Serious Money Ohio
Nov 6, 20202 min read
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No risk to my principal, and it can grow how fast?
This is the 25th anniversary of the introduction of a safe money retirement option, the Index Annuity. Here we will look at the...

Serious Money Ohio
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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