There is a massive wave of people getting ready to retire in the next few years. Many are expected to retire before they reach age 65. Sounds like a nice idea but how are all these people able to afford [...]
July 23, 2014
Easy Street
Most weeks you’ll hear me talking about how to invest your money and make it grow, more specifically the best ways to grow retirement portfolios. I know that’s a big concern for a lot of investors. Most of us spend [...]
June 11, 2014
Easy Street
Yesterday, I found out that I screwed up big time. I have been working on a new report for a client that is helping him to launch a new business. Turns out that during our last meeting I had accidentally [...]
April 16, 2014
Easy Street
I know you’ve thought about it…the idea of retiring early is certainly palatable. It’s not so much about reaching a certain age, but about getting to a point where you know you can support yourself from here on out. To [...]
We all want the best for our children. We give them everything we can in the hopes they grow up to be smart, loving, and successful adults. For the most part we are proud of our children and their actions. [...]
August 14, 2013
Easy Street
My Dad is one of the lucky ones. Not because he is incredibly handsome, still has most of his hair and he is still in pretty good health. Those are probably the reasons my mom is one lucky lady. Instead [...]
My Dad retired a couple of years ago. Long time readers might remember my Dad worked for one of the big three U.S. auto manufacturers. I often quote him and use his extensive knowledge when I write about saving money [...]
April 24, 2013
Easy Street
Do these 8 things in the couple years before you retire and you might just end up retiring happy and wealthy. When I was in my 20’s and 30’s retirement seemed like a far off fantasy that I was very [...]
April 10, 2013
Easy Street
Next week I’ll be writing to you from the road. I will be in the great state of New York for a college graduation party. Mr. Patterson’s youngest cousin is graduating and we’re going to the party. We haven’t been [...]
June 20, 2012
Easy Street
Saving for College or Retirement It used to be parents would help out their children with college costs. They would spend their savings, sell stock, downsize their homes or take out loans to help their children pay the costs. This [...]
April 18, 2012
Easy Street