Retirement Is ALL About Reliable Income – The Rest Is Happy Talk

Retirement Is ALL About Reliable Income – The Rest Is Happy TalkThough many real estate investors are primarily interested in short term profit, almost all of ‘em eventually turn their efforts towards ensuring a sizable and reliable retirement income. Yeah, classic Captain Obvious material to be sure. Still, experience consistently demonstrates how, more often than not, people get their eyes off the ball — and make no mistake about it — abundant high quality, steadily reliable retirement … [Read more...]

Purposefully Planning Your Retirement – What Is Time To You?

Purposefully Planning Your Retirement – What Is Time To You?Over the last 35+ years I’ve spoken with literally hundreds of people convinced they were seriously preparing for retirement. The problem for many is one of scale. For a couple in their 40s who make $80,000 yearly between them, $250,000 is one heckuva lotta money. Yet, if they’re 45, retiring at 65, turning that  amount into $1 million would require 20 consecutive years of just under 7.2% annual yield. No losing years allowed. … [Read more...]

Retiring At A Far Reduced Income

Retiring At A Far Reduced IncomeSince the mid-70s when I made the switch from houses to investment real estate, it’s been one of the longest held mantras. “Remember”, they begin, “When you hit retirement you’ll be in a lower tax bracket.”  These are the experts who’ve been advising the very same folks who’re the targets of this nugget of wisdom. I wonder how many of their clients ever ask the guy, why the rate should be lower. Could it be due to creating a retirement income so … [Read more...]