THE SHP FINANCIAL BLOG
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Defined-Benefit vs. Defined-Contribution Plans
The following two types of retirement savings methods may sound similar, but there are a lot of important differences that might be useful for you to know if you’re looking to get a better understanding ...
Inflation May Finally Be Slowing Down!
Inflation has been a hot-button issue in finance and politics lately. You may have noticed changes in inflation yourself if you went to buy something and it was much more expensive than you expected. Eggs ...
Retirement Tax Strategies to Consider
How you handle taxes and when you are taxed are two of the most important factors when it comes to retirement planning. If you are putting together the puzzle pieces of your retirement plan and ...
Mark Kenney, CFP®, CTS™ Featured Article in Kiplinger
Mark Kenney’s latest article “Gen X Should Prepare Now for the Great Wealth Transfer” was recently published in Kiplinger. He discusses whether or not Gen Xers should begin preparing for the great wealth transfer. As ...
Using Your House to Fund Your Retirement
It is possible for a person to end up in a situation where they have a lot of money in a home but don’t have a lot of money in the bank. If you have ...
The National Debt Ceiling and How it Could Affect You
What is the Debt Ceiling? The national debt ceiling is the amount of money that the United States Government is allowed to borrow to pay for its expenses. These expenses include things like Social Security ...
Creating and Maintaining Generational Wealth in Retirement
In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring financial stability for future generations can be a daunting task. However, it is a common goal for retirees to create and maintain generational wealth in retirement. What better way to ...
Struggling to Save? You Might Not Be Alone
The current rate of monthly savings across America is currently at 4.6%. This means that most Americans are saving about 4.6% of their monthly income. This number is unusual as the average amount is almost ...
Banking Sector Issues and Your Finances
In recent months there have been 3 major bank shake-ups: Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank.[1] This has generally led to fears that there is a larger recession on the horizon. ...
Addressing Retirement for Gen X
A recent study by Investopedia found that Generation X’s biggest worry is retirement. The survey found that although many members of Gen X feel like they understand their finances, they are still concerned about setting ...
Healthcare in Retirement: The Basics
Healthcare insurance is a crucial aspect of managing one's health and finances. Understanding its basics can help individuals make informed decisions to help them stay healthy without running into unexpected costs. Here are some important ...
Target-Date Funds: The Backbone of Many Retirement Accounts
A target-date fund is an investing tool, often in the form of an ETF or mutual fund, that adjusts its investment strategy based on how much time there is until the target date. The investments ...