This Week with J. Mark Nickell & Co. – July 23, 2014
This week we examine tools and techniques for more peace of mind in retirement. It is a companion to last week’s blog addressing some of the reasons retirees can run out of money. Retirement Account Participants
This Week with J. Mark Nickell & Co. – July 16, 2014
“Our parents ran out of money.” The parents did not fit the profile of a couple that would run out of money. It was surprising. They were typical of the best of the old Southern
This Week with J. Mark Nickell & Co. – July 9, 2014
I received a note this week from a young man completing his undergraduate studies: Thank you to everyone who has supported me and helped me to get where I am today. I wouldn’t be who
This Week with J. Mark Nickell & Co. – June 25, 2014
In our world of investment management and financial planning, uncertainty begets questions: sometimes the best reply to any of them is It Depends. This week we examine several current issues where It Depends. When will
This Week with J. Mark Nickell & Co. – June 18, 2014
Global growth appears to be gathering momentum after an unusual cold snap in the U.S. The employment picture has improved with four months of sustained job growth. And, inflation is firmly under control, with the
This Week with J. Mark Nickell & Co. – June 11, 2014
My college education would have been more difficult if it were not for a gift from my grandfather, a timberman with the Ayer & Lord Tie Company. His ability to earn a remarkable living would