by grapheneadvisors | May 20, 2017 | Business
The musician Prince was known as a hands-on businessman with a keen attention to detail. So it was quite a shock after his death in April to learn that he had left behind a $300-million estate without a will. Prince’s oversight means that it’s now up to...
by grapheneadvisors | May 3, 2017 | Income
Every retirement portfolio’s primary job is to provide you with enough income, month in and month out, for as long as you live. But in today’s low-yield environment, many investors are finding that their savings are likely to fall short. The 10-year...
by grapheneadvisors | Mar 21, 2017 | Security, Social Security Restriction
It can be tempting to take Social Security as early as possible—and that’s just what many Americans do. Of men born in 1943 and 1944, 32% signed up for retirement benefits at the minimum age of 62, according to the Social Security Administration. The percentage...
by grapheneadvisors | Feb 8, 2017 | Financial
There are many famous quotes about financial success, but one of the best comes from the late French author Antoine de Saint-Exupery. “A goal without a plan,” he said, “is just a wish.” From where I sit, Saint-Exupery couldn’t be more...
by grapheneadvisors | Oct 29, 2016 | Social Security Restriction
A new budget agreement reached by the White House and congressional leaders contains potentially bad news for Social Security recipients. As part of cost-cutting measures, the bill puts an end to two popular filing strategies. One of the strategies allows a Social...
