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What Every Woman Should Know About Investing
At REAP Financial, we love to empower the families we work with. But when it comes to retirement planning, we see a familiar pattern. One spouse, often the husband, is more engaged with investing and long-term strategy. The other, typically the wife, handles day-to-day budgeting or household finances.
This division of labor might work well for a time, but statistically, women tend to live longer. That means many may eventually find themselves navigating critical financial decisions alone. The earlier you get involved in your financial future, the more confident and prepared you may feel — especially when life throws the unexpected your way.
Protecting Your Retirement Wealth from Cybersecurity Threats
In 2025, with the growth of artificial intelligence and technology, cybersecurity issues such as fraud and scams are increasing. At REAP Financial, we’re seeing these threats even among successful retirees, and it’s only becoming more common. These days, it is very easy to get taken advantage of online; it happens to smart people all the time.
What the $4.5 Trillion Tax Cut Means for Your Retirement Savings
Currently, politicians are trying to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which originally passed in 2017 during the first Trump administration. In fact, the House of Representatives recently passed a bill supporting a $4.5 trillion tax cut. While this bill still needs to pass through Congress, it is possible it could reach the president’s desk as soon as April 2025. Naturally, this raises questions about what it could mean for you and your retirement. In this article, we’ll go over the top three things to be aware of if this bill becomes law.
5 Signs That You May Not Be Ready to Retire Just Yet
As you head towards retirement, you’ve likely been saving diligently in your 401(k) and IRAs, and you may start to wonder when you can actually retire.
At REAP Financial, we conduct many analyses with our advisers to show people when they can comfortably retire. In many cases, we find people could have retired sooner than they thought!
In this article, we’ll go over five signs that you may not be quite ready to retire. Read all the way to the end to learn about the most overlooked point of building towards true success in retirement!