by huntcountrydev | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Retirement Library
Hi, I’m Chris Merchant, CFP® from Hunt Country Wealth Management. I want to share two key points about our firm: >> Who We Are >> Who We Help. So who are we? Well, our firm name is called Hunt Country Wealth Management, because we have roots in the...
by Heather Merchant | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog, Retirement Library
The Overconfidence Trap: Navigating Market Expectations in Retirement By: Chris Merchant, CFP® BFA® Introduction In recent conversations with prospective clients, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: retirees are becoming overly optimistic about stock market...
by huntcountrydev | Mar 21, 2023 | Retirement Library
Important Birthdays Over 50 Most children stop being “and-a-half” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half“ to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to the next age than the last. When you are older, “and-a-half” birthdays start making a comeback. >> In...
by huntcountrydev | Mar 17, 2023 | Retirement Library
Boxer Mike Tyson famously quipped that “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Like a boxing match, sometimes life tries to throw some haymakers. The best financial plan isn’t optimized to the cent; instead, it’s flexible enough to allow for those...
by huntcountrydev | Jan 1, 2023 | Retirement Library
Three Reasons Retirees May Run Out of Money in Retirement… Some words of encouragement… It’s totally natural to feel worried about outliving your retirement savings, but it’s important to remember that there are steps you can take to prevent...
by huntcountrydev | Dec 19, 2022 | Retirement Library
Can you retire in a recession? The Time Segmentation for structuring retirement income can help. If you’re looking to retire during a recession, the Time Segmentation Method for Retirement Income can give you the financial confidence and strategies you need to...