David Rodeck

3 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | David Rodeck

No one can predict the future. That’s why a successful financial plan prepares you for the unexpected. TD Bank’s 2025 Financial Preparedness Survey found that 86% of respondents think about their financial preparedness at least monthly. However, many also admitted feeling like they could not handle future problems as they come up. For example, 36% of Americans said they are not confident they have enough savings to pay for an unexpected bill.

3 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | David Rodeck

Buying a boat is a major commitment. By David RodeckFrom Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceIt’s that time of year again when boaters swarm their favorite bays, lakes, rivers and oceans. “It’s a lifestyle; they don’t golf, they don’t have a cottage, they’re out on the water every weekend,” says Patrick Simasko, an elder law attorney in Mount Clemens, Michigan.

1 month ago | aarp.org | David Rodeck

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1 month ago | kiplinger.com | David Rodeck

It’s that time of year again when boaters swarm their favorite bays, lakes, rivers and oceans. Many a would-be skipper may be considering whether a boat fits into their retirement plan. “It’s a lifestyle; they don’t golf, they don’t have a cottage, they’re out on the water every weekend,” says Patrick Simasko, an elder law attorney in Mount Clemens, Mich. That said, buying a boat is a major commitment with a fair share of headaches.

2 months ago | kiplinger.com | David Rodeck

After a lifetime of hard work and saving, you’re at the retirement finish line. Instead of a paycheck, you’re relying on your nest egg and investment income to cover the bills. Picking the right investments is even more important, as you won’t have much chance for a do-over. “You made it to the top of the mountain through a systematic approach and are trying to make your way down safely,” says retirement planner John Gillet in Hollywood, Fla.