Robert Carlson

Bob Carlson is editor of the newsletter Retirement Watch. He is a managing member of Carlson Wealth Advisors and chairman of the board of trustees of the Fairfax County (Virginia) Employees’ Retirement System. RetirementWatch.com

CD Alternative
Investing

CD Alternative

In today’s chaotic financial markets, cash is king. If you’re looking for safe, guaranteed income from your cash, nothing is…

Little-Known Tools for Retirement and Estate Planning
Estate Planning

Little-Known Tools for Retirement and Estate Planning

The upsides of IRAs and living trusts for retirement and estate-planning are widely known, but even savvy savers might not…

Preparing Your Portfolio for the Coming Inflation Time Bomb
Financial Planning

Preparing Your Portfolio for the Coming Inflation Time Bomb

It’s been a long time since investors have had to worry about inflation. But as the US economy springs back…