What’s your 100-year plan? Finding ikigai in life and business

The median age for a Realtor is 60. That means it’s time to think about the realities of aging, retirement and building a lasting legacy. Continue reading

Don’t wait! Get a jumpstart on your financial fitness

It’s never too early to get a jump on long-term business and financial planning, sisters Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius write in their first column for Inman. Continue reading

7 retirement milestones every real estate agent should prepare for

Retirement may seem like a distant dream, but, according to CFP Jordan Curnutt, understanding the key age milestones can make all the difference. Continue reading

Here’s a smart retirement planning strategy for agents at every level

The optimal retirement planning strategy may differ depending on the stage of the agent’s career. According to CFP Jordan Curnutt, agents must be fully aware of the options available to ensure they are using the best plan to make the biggest impact on … Continue reading

The investment edge: Leverage your real estate skills to fund your future

Real estate investment is not an overnight, get-rich-quick type of financial maneuver, but it can pay huge dividends in the long run. Broker Ian Hoover draws on his personal experience to provide a roadmap and get you started. Continue reading

Hunting for the right financial adviser? Ask these 8 questions before you hire

If you’re on the hunt for the right financial adviser for you, be sure to ask these questions to ensure you do not end up expecting one level of service and receiving another, writes CFP Jordan Curnutt. Continue reading

What’s your retirement plan or exit strategy? Pulse

This week, we’re wondering: Are you planning to continue running your business well into your golden years, or have you put a plan in place that will allow you to retire? Do you have passive income investments already, or is that part of a “someday” dr… Continue reading

How to Invest Safely During COVID-19

In challenging times like these, the topic of investing wisely can seem somewhat unimportant. But while your physical and mental health are clearly paramount, you’ll also want to take good care of your finances. That’s why two personal finance experts … Continue reading

What’s Happened to Americans’ Retirement Confidence in the Pandemic

How’s the coronavirus pandemic affecting the way Americans feel about their retirement prospects? By my reading of the new 2020 Retirement Confidence Survey Report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), I’d say many workers are taking Mad… Continue reading

COVID-19 and Your Money: Tips From Experts

Chances are, the coronavirus has upped your worries about your personal finances. And if you’re nearing, or in, retirement, the pandemic-triggered stock market plunge may be making you especially upset. So, my two Friends Talk Money podcast co-hosts an… Continue reading