ACP Member Blogs

Discover how to use family travel and thoughtful gifting to create lasting memories with kids and grandkids, while still protecting your long-term retirement security. Learn why many retirees choose to give earlier in life, when their families can benefit most.

Worried about what would happen to your Schwab accounts if the firm were hacked or “wiped out” by AI-driven cyberattacks? Learn how asset segregation, SIPC and excess insurance, Schwab’s security guarantee, and your own fraud-prevention habits work together to protect your savings

Understand how IRMAA, Roth conversions, and marital status can affect your Medicare premiums and lifetime tax bill in retirement. Learn why planning several years before you stop working is key to avoiding costly Medicare surprises.

Feeling confused about how consumer sentiment is so low and yet the markets have been doing so well? You’re not the only one. Let’s take a look at what’s going on, why, and what we should do about it (if anything).

This article explains why retirement happiness often increases after the first couple of years. It covers the emotional shift from work to unstructured time, the importance of routines, relationships, and health, and the financial transition from saving to spending. You will learn how flexible planning, “permission to spend,” and ongoing guidance from Oasis can help retirees feel more confident, intentional, and satisfied as they settle into their new chapter.