We had talked before about taking an RV around the States, as we had done in Europe in the 70’s, but the draw of far-flung countries always pulled us away. Then came COVID-19 and we were destined to remain in Houston through a long, lonely, hot summer... Our wonderful kids suggested we take three months and do that road trip we had talked about over the years!
Retirement is about enjoying your financial independence, but it doesn't mean you have to stop working. In fact, there are a few reasons why you may want to consider it.
You’re an ExxonMobil retiree and about to turn 65. You need to make a decision about health insurance. You can move seamlessly from the ExxonMobil Retiree Medical Plan option to the ExxonMobil Medicare Primary Option (MPO), also known as a Medicare Advantage plan, or you can opt-out of the MPO and go into traditional Medicare. How should you make the decision? What are the differences or key variables you should consider?
Whether you’ve officially retired or are still working full time, it’s possible your health insurance options are changing. Depending on your age or health status, you may soon be qualified for Medicare. While you’ve likely heard of it before, we’re breaking down what exactly it is, who Medicare benefits and what each Medicare part covers.
If you’ve ever left an employer in whose 401(k) plan you participated, did you make an informed decision about what to do about your account? We offer five objectives to help decide what’s right for you. But please, don’t just forget you have the account!
As we grow older, I suspect we all have moments in which we wonder whether we’re experiencing normal forgetfulness…or are we showing the first signs of dementia? We may joke about it, but we have to think about the possibility if we’re realistic. Here are four steps to take to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the possibility you may at some point suffer from diminished mental capability or be at increased risk of financial exploitation.
Investec Wealth Strategies has been recognized as a Top Houston-Area Wealth Manager. The firm has been featured in many publications, including the Houston Business Journal, Financial Advisor Magazine, Wealth & Finance International, and the Houston Chronicle.
News that ExxonMobil will resume the company match to the ExxonMobil Savings Plan in October gives you a planning basis for maximizing after-tax dollars going into your account. If you're inclined to max out, follow along here to calculate the amount you can contribute as a Special Contribution.
Life has likely felt like a whirlwind since the pandemic started. While adjusting to the new normal, it’s possible your insurance coverage has not been top of mind. But in reality, you could be missing out by not reevaluating your current coverage. Here are four insurance areas you should reevaluate right away.
At its core, financial advice helps you with your money. What is it about your money that makes it susceptible to help? This blog explains why folks in mid- to late-career who are accumulating retirement savings should be working with a competent financial advisor.
Did you know people are Googling the word "Inflation" at a record-breaking rate? If the economic uncertainty of the past year has you scratching your head as well, here's what you need to know about inflation and your investments.
Whether to sell appreciated shares of XOM in the ExxonMobil Savings Plan is a tough question. Here are four questions we think XOM shareholders should consider as they think through next moves in their portfolio.
Reluctant to share your financial information with your grown children? Here are some reasons why it might make sense to do so.
If retirement is only five years or less away, you should have a pretty good notion of what life will look like for you in this next chapter. With so many moving parts, it's important to think through the implications of the various decisions you'll make. Have you considered the following six questions?
Wondering how to unequally divide your assets without dividing your family? If you’re thinking about leaving more for one child than the other, it’s important to know your options.
ExxonMobil employees often sign up for the EMSP because a supervisor or a more tenured colleague tells them it’s a good thing to do. But many participants continue to contribute without thinking through a Savings Plan goal or strategy. Have you considered these four questions?
From the moment a doctor earns his or her MD to the day they hang up their white coat for good, medical professionals face unique financial hurdles, dilemmas and questions. Here are five key components every medical professional should consider when putting together his or her financial plan.
Are you one of the fortunate few who doesn’t need all of what Uncle Sam requires you to take out of your IRA? If you are one (or anticipate you may eventually be one), you might be able to reduce your taxable income, save on taxes, avoid or reduce your Medicare premium surcharge, and do some good at the same time.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that you should always be prepared for the unexpected. Now that the year is behind us, here are 7 ways that we should treat our money differently and plan for the future.
Learn from the mistakes of others? Our blogger reflects on investing mistakes he’s seen participants in the EMSP make over the past forty years.