by Amanda Shaffer | Dec 10, 2019 | Allgen, Allgen's Money Minute, Featured Posts, Formation, Freedom
AllGen #MoneyMinute #FinancialFreedom The short answer is: it depends. In the past, people would amass a nice portfolio and grow it to the point where, in retirement, they could take the dividends and interest generated by the portfolio and live off of that income....
by Amanda Shaffer | Apr 16, 2019 | Allgen, Company News, Featured Posts, Financial Planning, Freedom, Learn How To Invest, Retirement Investing
At Allgen we define the Financial Freedom stage as the point when you have accumulated enough assets and/or income streams to maintain your lifestyle without having to depend on a paycheck from work. While the Formation (accumulation) stage focuses on the growth of...
by Amanda Shaffer | Apr 11, 2019 | Allgen, Featured Posts, Formation, Foundation, Freedom, Market Commentary
The Long and Short of It (Summary): The yield curve has inverted which has historically preceded a recessionCurrent sentiment shows extreme optimism which could be a negative for the marketFed futures pointing to potential rate cuts could be good for bonds 1st Quarter...
by Amanda Shaffer | May 18, 2018 | Featured Posts, Financial Planning, Freedom, Retirement Investing
A lot of entrepreneurs and small business owners are focused on growing their business (as they should be). However, sometimes business owners are so preoccupied with growing their business that they forget to save for their retirement. Consider a small business...
by Amanda Shaffer | Apr 20, 2018 | Featured Posts, Financial Planning, Freedom, Retirement Investing
Freedom Planning Mindset Do you remember how it felt to look at the world and believe anything was possible? Can you remember feeling the freedom to chase your aspirations, free from fear and doubt? As you read this, let’s explore your imagination and wander to those...
by Amanda Shaffer | Oct 26, 2017 | Company News, Featured Posts, Freedom
How Could a Disability Affect Me? Most workers seldom think about the financial consequences of long-term disability. Yet the loss of earned income during an extended disability can be financially devastating. Not only is earned income lost but medical bills are...