Inkwell’s primary focus is on achieving satisfactory investment results for its clients. While we are busy with that, though, we want to engage you in the process by telling you our thoughts as we go about our business. We believe that the more you understand our investment philosophy and our way of thinking, the more comfortable you will be with our investment decisions.

Each quarter we write a letter to our clients which contains our reading of the current market climate and our thoughts on how best to navigate it. We also write occasional memos on topics that catch our eye or that we think might be interesting to our clients.

Below is a collection of these publications.

Which Will Live Longer: You or Your Money?

May 1, 2020

How much can a retiree safely withdraw from their portfolio and still expect that portfolio to go the distance?  

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You’d Better Pay Attention to FICO

February 1, 2020

Credit scores can be a mysterious part of the American financial system. Let us take you on a behind-the-scenes tour.  

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Getting to Know the Health Care IRA

October 1, 2019

IRAs and 401(k)s are great in that they are doubly tax-advantaged. Health Savings Accounts, or “healthcare IRAs,” are triple tax-advantaged.  

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When to Take Social Security

August 1, 2019

The amount you receive in Social Security benefits depends on several factors. Here is a map to help you navigate the way.  

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Thinking of Taking a Loan from Your 401(k) Plan? Just Don’t Do It

September 1, 2018

There are several different ways that taking a loan from your retirement account can come back to bite you.  

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How to RIG Your Retirement

March 1, 2018

How can you make sure that your money lives longer than you do?  

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