A Guide to Starting Retirement at 50
There is a popular narrative in finance: “Individual investors cannot beat the market, so don’t even try.” For most, this is sound advice. If you treat the stock market like a casino—guessing, gambling, and chasing “hot tips”—you will lose. But as a business owner, I find that advice incomplete. If you are willing to do the hard … Read more
At 50 years old, the traditional narrative tells me that I should be preparing to slow down. I am told to protect my capital, reduce my risks, and watch the calendar until 67. But after running a company for the last decade, I don’t see age 50 as a “winding down” phase. I see the … Read more
For the past three years, my focus has been on growth. I bought ETFs, I hand-picked stocks, and I watched the numbers tick upward. It’s been an exciting ride. But recently, I had a realization: A high portfolio balance doesn’t pay the electric bill. When I look at my retirement, I don’t just want a “big number” … Read more