by Matthew J. Dixon, RFC® | Oct 8, 2025 | Blog, Financial Retirement
Retirement isn’t just about how much you’ve saved—it’s also about how you choose to live. For many retirees, one of the most influential financial decisions may not be in the stock market, but in the home they live in. Housing expenses are often the single largest...
by Matthew J. Dixon, RFC® | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog, Financial Retirement, Investing
For decades, retirement was imagined as a time to step away from work entirely—travel, relax, and enjoy the fruits of years of labor. Today, the reality is more nuanced. Many retirees are embracing side hustles—part-time work, consulting, or passion projects that...
by Matthew J. Dixon, RFC® | Sep 24, 2025 | Blog, Financial Retirement
Turning 50 can prompt reflection—both personally and financially. With retirement on the horizon, many people begin asking: “Am I really on track?” For some, the answer may be uncertain. Life events like prioritizing children’s education, managing a mortgage, or...
by Matthew J. Dixon, RFC® | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog, Financial Retirement
The traditional model of retirement, built around employer pensions, group health benefits, and regular 401(k) contributions, is evolving. Today, more Americans are earning income through freelance work, contract gigs, rideshare driving, and other forms of...
by Matthew J. Dixon, RFC® | Sep 10, 2025 | Blog, Financial Retirement, Investing
When most people think of estate planning, they consider wills, trusts, property deeds, financial accounts, and intellectual property. But in today’s digital world, that’s only part of the picture. From online banking and cloud storage to digital currencies and email,...
by Matthew J. Dixon, RFC® | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog, Financial Retirement
Retirement is often envisioned as a time of freedom—traveling, spending more time with family, and focusing on the activities they love. Yet one critical factor can alter these expectations: the rising cost of healthcare expenses, particularly long-term care services....
