The next step The decisions you make now will define your retirement lifestyle and your ability to retire successfully. Yes. This is the harsh (but true) reality when you’re within that fragile period before or after retirement. You could… Do nothing. [...]

Have you overlooked this key aspect of retirement? What part of retirement is most exciting to you? Most people share similar dreams for retirement, and there’s a fascinating split between the genders.1 According to one study, women tend to look forward [...]

Market Swings & Your Portfolio: What Really Matters I hope this email finds you well! You've seen the headlines—market selloffs, recession worries, and trade tensions have investors on edge. But here's the thing: Market moves like this aren't new, and they [...]

Recovery time? Remember when you were a kid and you could fall off your bike, bump your knee, and hop right back on like nothing happened? Then we age, and the same little knee bump seems to take forever to get [...]

How long would a $1M nest egg last in your state? Where do you dream of spending your golden years? Are you planning to move or stay where you are? Your choice could significantly affect your living costs and how long [...]

A "must read" — especially within 5 years of retirement If you’re within 5 years of retirement, there are a handful of easy “thought exercises” you must do that can make or break your retirement plans. You’ll see how powerful these are in [...]

How long could $1 million last if you retired tomorrow? "A million dollars isn't what it used to be."                                             [...]

"Dos" and "dont's" to safeguard your future What’s more important: What you do or what you don’t do? It’s a philosophical question, isn’t it? Let’s think about it in terms of your retirement — especially right now. We’re living in uncertain times. The coronavirus, bear [...]

Are you more "retirement fluent" than your generation? Do you know more than most when it comes to retirement? It's a bit of a trick question, because "average" retirement knowledge varies widely depending on your generation.1 Unsurprisingly, those closer to retirement [...]

What does it take to retire in comfort? Lee Hyder & Associates is registered as an investment adviser with the state of Ohio and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration [...]