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Watch as Erin Kennedy and Wes White from Patriot Wealth discuss retiring into a bear market. They address the issue of sequence risk, which refers to negative rates of return early on in retirement. Wes White suggests that retirees should have a plan to alleviate this risk, such as having core income needs covered by sources other than market-based investments. He also mentions using annuities to transfer some risk to an insurance company. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of having multiple income streams...

Watch as Erin Kennedy and Wes White from Patriot Wealth discuss the 60/40 portfolio model and its effectiveness in the current market. The 60/40 model refers to a balanced approach where 60% of the portfolio is invested in growth-oriented assets and 40% in fixed-income assets like bonds. Wes White explains that while he feels better about the 60/40 model now compared to a year ago, risks are still involved, particularly in rising interest rates. Bonds, which make up the portfolio’s 40% fixed...

How My Father’s Career Led to My Career On June 3, 1965, Ed White made history by being the first person in U.S. history to walk in space. A historic moment for everyone back on Earth, White’s path to space was almost written in the stars.  White was a descendant of pilots and military officers. His family was known for its service to this country, and a career in space was just what would be expected of White. Believe it or not,...

What to Consider When You Want to Go to School in Retirement As graduation looms for many high school seniors, they may not be the only ones planning to continue their education. Adult education is becoming increasingly popular among retirees who are searching for their next chapter. It’s becoming so popular that more universities are looking to add or bolster their offerings in anticipation of an influx of retirees, according to MarketWatch, which also reports that the number of adults aged 65...

LIFE LESSONS FROM ‘GEET’ Noah is one spoiled little boy. He’s the first grandchild on my wife’s side of the family and my parents’ third grandchild — and the advent of Amazon and the ability for grandparents to send gifts directly to our house has not been wasted on Noah! But beyond gifts and toys, I believe Noah is very lucky for another reason. He’s fortunate enough to have all his grandparents ...