The Hidden Threat to Your Nest Egg: How Modern Scams Target Retirement and How to Build Your Defense

The Hidden Threat to Your Nest Egg: How Modern Scams Target Retirement and How to Build Your Defense

The Hidden Threat to Your Nest Egg: How Modern Scams Target Retirement and How to Build Your DefenseRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 07/10/2026

Think only careless people fall for digital scams? In 2025 alone, retirees lost $7.7 billion to sophisticated fraud. Here is how to strengthen your financial moat

Why the Fed Raised Rates Again—and What It Means for Your Retirement

Why the Fed Raised Rates Again—and What It Means for Your Retirement

Why the Fed Raised Rates Again—and What It Means for Your RetirementRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 16/09/2026

The Fed raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. What does this mean if you are near retirement? Here is why it might be better news than you think

Why Record Markets and Higher Rates Are Actually Good News for Your Retirement

Why Record Markets and Higher Rates Are Actually Good News for Your Retirement

Why Record Markets and Higher Rates Are Actually Good News for Your RetirementRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 10/09/2026

Seeing stocks hit records while interest rates stay high feels like a contradiction. Here is what is really happening under the hood—and why it might be the ideal setup for your retirement plan

The Blind Spot in Most Retirement Plans: Why Medicare Isn’t the Safety Net You Think

The Blind Spot in Most Retirement Plans: Why Medicare Isn’t the Safety Net You Think

The Blind Spot in Most Retirement Plans: Why Medicare Isn’t the Safety Net You ThinkRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 03/09/2026

Think Medicare caps your medical bills? 88% of folks get this wrong. Here is how healthcare costs can crack your nest egg—and how to build a real defensive moat around your savings