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How Lifestyle Creep Can Lead to Financial Ruin

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on July 5th, 2023

In today's society, it's easy to get caught up in the desire for more. As our incomes increase, so do our aspirations for a better lifestyle. However, if not managed carefully, this phenomenon known as "lifestyle creep" can lead to significant financial problems. In this article, we explore what lifestyle creep is and how it can impact your long-term financial well-being.

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Why recessions are inevitable

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on July 18th, 2022

As markets continue to wobble and more people discuss the possibility of heading into a recession, let me share a fundamental truth about money:

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‘Too Little Too Late’: Bankruptcy Booms Among Older Americans

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 23rd, 2018

For a rapidly growing share of older Americans, traditional ideas about life in retirement are being upended by a dismal reality: bankruptcy.

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