The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina is America’s Largest Home and was first opened to family and friends on Christmas Eve, 1895. Sitting on 8,000 acres, the Biltmore House has 175,000 square feet (or 4 acres of floor space), and 250 rooms with 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces. Around the home is…
Retirement is a relatively new “stage of life.” The ability to save and invest and live without the need to work for an extended period of time was once reserved for royalty and head of state. Now, with millions of people living in retirement for often many decades, finding purpose has become a new, modern…
In retirement, you have your normal, everyday expenses, but in some years, you will buy a new car or update your kitchen or be a really generous grandparent. From where will this extra money come? Retirement portfolios are typically made up of a mix of different assets that are all taxed differently when withdrawn. With…
Social Security is a significant portion of many retirement income plans. The program does much more than pay a benefit to retirees. Below are some of the aspects of the plan that are commonly misunderstood: To make the most of your Social Security benefits and understand how they apply to your unique situation, it’s wise…