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.


Managing Retirement Finances

Throughout the month, you have learned about ways to improve your financial literacy to prepare or optimize your retirement strategy. And once retirement arrives – or if you are already enjoying it – there is still knowledge that can assist you and your bottom line. In fact, possessing strong financial...

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Controlling Debt

When it comes to finances and saving for retirement, debt really is a four-letter word. High-level business negotiations might talk about “good” or “bad” debt, but it is never a bad idea to keep your personal debts low so you can keep more of your hard-earned money for yourself. By...

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Building your Savings

Budgeting and saving are things we have all heard about since we were children. It could be putting something away for a rainy day or building toward the dream of many days spent on sunny beaches. Whatever the reason, one of the best ways to prepare is to gain knowledge...

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