Retirement Blog

Ralph Short has been helping Virginia residents strategize and plan for retirement for nearly four decades. There are many people who have worked hard and saved up for their envisioned future, but that is just part of the journey.

Ralph routinely posts informative blogs and articles that help retirees and pre-retirees alike with topical information on a financial world where trends and regulations are constantly in motion.


Retirement Risk: Market Volatility

Halloween is just around the corner, but you never know exactly when market volatility might strike. If the economy begins playing tricks, it’s important for those nearing retirement to protect their treats. It is never a good time for the possibility of a bear market, but the stakes are much...

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Retirement Risk: Tax-Efficient Planning

No one is a big fan of taxes. Sure, they are used to help pay for some things you need and use, but it is fair to say that anyone’s day would be brighter if they sent less of their money off to the government. Keeping an eye on your...

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Retirement Risk: Long-Term Care

One of the biggest expenses most retirees encounter is healthcare. Even with a healthy lifestyle and great habits, getting older is almost certain to include a notable increase in costs associated with maintaining your health and quality of life. Medicare can help supplement costs no longer covered by an employer-sponsored...

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