Eric Scott Blog Posts

Quick question: What do you usually find yourself reading? News summaries, headlines, and quick bits to keep yourself updated? Or longer reads like books and articles? We're ever more inundated with information that's eager to capture our attention. We click because...

Deciding when to initiate your Social Security benefits is a pivotal crossroad on your retirement path. This decision plays a vital role in shaping the foundation of Your Financial House. Evaluating Financial Need Assessing your financial needs is the first step. Age...

For as long as we've been guiding clients through their retirement planning journey, one worry consistently comes up – running out of money. We understand that this concern can keep you up at night, and we want to reassure you that we're here to help you avoid that...

Have you noticed Mom or Dad showing signs of decline? Are you worried about your elderly uncle living at home by himself? You're not alone. Many of us will find ourselves making care decisions for our parents or other beloved elders. It's not an easy place to be...

The latest figures suggest that the surge in U.S. inflation we've been experiencing for the past two years is beginning to taper off. As of June, the consumer price index (CPI) has increased 3% year-on-year, a decrease from May's 4% rise. To clarify, the CPI measures...

Fiji, France, Japan, or the Yucatan... Wherever your next trip takes you, your travel plans could get tripped up if you're not planning ahead. For some, ditching plans and being spontaneous can be part of the fun of it all. It can lead to some welcome surprises. But...

The latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes1 were released last week. Members pretty much completely agreed on the need for additional rate hikes2, virtually guaranteeing at least a 25-basis-point (.25%) increase at their next meeting on July 25 and 26. This, plus the...