My commute to the office, if you can call it a commute, is about one and a half miles. Total drive time is about 7 to 8 minutes. Often, I will listen to some smooth jazz or something similar, or just have the windows down and feel a warm breeze.... read more →
Aug
27
May
12
A note from Bob on March 21, 2020 A couple of weeks ago, the S&P 500 entered “bear market territory” by closing down 20% below its previous all-time high. We have been reminded what seems to be hourly of this truth by the financial press. Maybe it’s just me, but... read more →
Aug
20
A new study highlights how our age might affect our well-being during and after a recession. When a recession occurs, which age group of consumers is most affected both during and after it? Does it affect the well-being of every age group similarly or are some affected more severely? These... read more →
Aug
05
How are adults 65 and older spending their time? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that in 2018 adults in this age group are primarily sleeping and watching TV, with little socialization. Specifically, the report shows that adults 65+ are sleeping almost 10 hours per day, watching TV for... read more →
Jul
26
Saving for retirement is not a “set it and forget it” type of approach. It helps to review your plan annually to make sure it’s still relevant to your lifestyle and spending habits. If you’ve already been setting funds aside, but still have a few years until you put the... read more →
Jun
20
Retirement expenses are not the same for every person and can look a lot of different ways. Where travel might be on one person’s list to include in retirement spending, eating out multiple times per week might be on another’s list. But often times, the expenses that unexpectedly pop-up are... read more →
Jun
13
Getting married during retirement is an entirely new, exciting chapter in life. But like so many things in life, it doesn’t come free. Trying to figure out the actual ceremony costs is one part of it. Then there’s the in’s and out’s of how Social Security plays into the “I... read more →
Feb
25
3 minute read What do we need to be happy? A close-to-80-year Harvard study is finding at the center of joy stands one thing: Our relationships. The article, Good genes are nice, but joy is better, by the The Harvard Gazette reports how findings from the Grant and Glueck study... read more →
Jan
07
4 Minute Read 2019 will be another year when millions of Americans start their retirement. Knowing when the appropriate time is to retire is unique to each individual, but there are few key items you can follow. We’ve put together a list of three guidelines to help you know if... read more →
Dec
12
The New York Times recently wrote a piece titled, “Young Women Have to Play Catch-Up in Retirement Savings.” The piece contained numerous insightful studies and research about the obstacles young women face when it comes to saving for retirement. What We Recommend at Doyle Wealth Management When it Comes to... read more →
