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by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
31 Jan 2022
How Much Does It Cost to Move?
About 400,000 American retirees relocate each year, on average, and of that, a large portion is deciding to retire in Texas. A recent report showed...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
24 Jan 2022
12-month To-do list if you are retiring in 2023
Are you considering that 2023 might be the year you “call it a day” for good? Or have you already decided it will be the...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
18 Jan 2022
Why You May Need Less for Retirement than You Think
You’ve probably heard that you need to save enough to count on 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to cover your expenses in retirement. You...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
10 Jan 2022
3 Ways to Retire Early in Texas
The average retirement age for Americans is 62, although there are many who work longer, and a few who choose to hang up their aprons...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
20 Dec 2021
Are You Covered Correctly for a Texas Retirement? Insurance You Need and Don’t Need
When you retire in Texas or any place for that matter, you’ll soon discover that some of your expenses will go down, and you may need...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
13 Dec 2021
Don’t let property taxes in Texas prevent your retirement in Texas!
Thinking of retiring in Texas? Everything’s bigger in Texas! Seriously. It’s practically the state’s motto. Big hats, big sky, big architecture, big population, big football...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
22 Nov 2021
A Retirement Dress Rehearsal: 4 Parts You’ll Want to Test Drive
You may be thinking, “A dress rehearsal? For retirement? What’s there to practice or try out?” Unfortunately, many retirees think this way, but when they...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
8 Nov 2021
Is it Expensive to Live in San Antonio Texas? How Long will Your Retirement Funds Last?
If you’ve saved $1 million for retirement, you should be set, right? Not necessarily. Even to high net worth individuals, $1 million may seem like...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
25 Oct 2021
Living the Retirement Dream Post-Pandemic: 7 Strategies to Consider
Like a lot of things, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many people think about money, savings and retirement. At PAX Financial Group, we’ve...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
11 Oct 2021
5 Lessons Learned from COVID-19, From a Financial Advisor in San Antonio
The world learned a lot from COVID-19. Financially speaking, 2020 was many investors first real-life experience with market volatility. For DIY investors especially, one of...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
4 Oct 2021
10 Examples of When Your Investment Risk Tolerance Might Change
If you were on a gameshow and you just won $1 million, would you continue playing and risk it all, or walk away with the...
by Darryl W. Lyons CFP®, BFA, ChFC ®
27 Sep 2021
Target Date Fund Vs. Custom Planning: What are They and Which is Better for You?
When it comes to retirement planning, there are a lot of choices (and options within choices) to consider. This can make the process overwhelming, and...