by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Running Money ®
Writing is an exercise in thinking, and just as our physical exercise leads to improved performance, our thinking exercise leads to better insights. We try to produce Running Money® material that is relevant to the people about whom we care, our current and future...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Fitness
The River Ramble Fall Classic has a somewhat unique feature, the runner can register with the option of going either 5k or 10k … during the race! They also have unique swag: a good quality hoodie. Finally, the course is set in a National Recreation Area managed...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Market Update
For months the markets have been bearish over three things: the FED, Energy and China. FED Interest Rate Hike The FED seems like it wants an economy growing “not too hot and not too cold, but just right”. The economy needs the FED to start increasing rates...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Fitness, Health, Motivation
When I was younger, I could do a hard workout on a Saturday morning and still tackle a DIY project or make a good appearance at a family event. Heck, we went folk dancing the night I ran my Boston Marathon qualifying race. Not so ten years later, so I’ve decided...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Financial Plan, Retirement, Running Money ®, Social Security
Be wary of alternative Social Security claiming strategies, which are in the news now that baby boomers are eligible for benefits. There are expensive software tools designed to help retirees “maximize” their benefits, but inherent flaws permeate the...
