by mkeretire | Aug 2, 2026 | retirement
Sometimes the most obvious place to get the money isn’t necessarily the best place to get it. Here’s something that surprises people when we begin talking about retirement income: Not all of your retirement dollars are necessarily created equal. You may...
by mkeretire | Jul 26, 2026 | retirement
One of the biggest financial changes in retirement isn’t your money—it’s your relationship with it. One of the most surprising things I’ve noticed over the years—whether I’m meeting with clients in Milwaukee, Brookfield, Oconomowoc, or...
by mkeretire | Jul 26, 2026 | retirement
The best time to claim Social Security isn’t determined by age alone. Many years ago, when we first began hosting retirement education workshops, the series was called Financial Foundations. At the time, we focused on many of the core principles of financial...
by mkeretire | Jul 26, 2026 | retirement
Saving for retirement and living from your savings are two very different challenges. If you’ve spent most of your life preparing for retirement, you’ve probably become familiar with a simple financial routine: Go to work. Earn a paycheck. Pay your bills....
by mkeretire | Jul 25, 2026 | retirement
Retirement isn’t simply about reaching a certain age or account balance. If retirement has been on your mind lately, chances are you’ve asked yourself another important question: “Should I retire now…or should I keep working?” At first...
