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Monday, July 5, 2021

Building a strong financial foundation for your future has probably been on your radar for a while. However, for many workers, the end of organized or paid employment can be rather amorphous. If your last day in the office is close...

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

No matter how much you have saved, it's important to remember that your returns will always vary. Instead of planning on regular returns each year, consider planning for volatility by varying what you withdraw and when. Be Ready to...

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

In the retirement years of life, many people are often freed from the obligations that they had when they were working. This can be a highly valuable time in one's life, and yet it is often not treated as such. There are many benefits...

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

In the retirement years of life, many people are often freed from the obligations that they had when they were working. This can be a highly valuable time in one's life, and yet it is often not treated as such. There are many benefits...

Monday, June 28, 2021

The idea of running low on money in retirement is quite terrifying for many of us. Making sure that our funds will not only fulfill our needs but make life a bit better for those we leave behind is worth the worry, as long as we use...

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

While the Covid-19 pandemic ended millions of jobs, many Americans still saved toward retirement. Yet there's still a major retirement crisis in the United States today as half of Americans do not have enough savings to maintain their...

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

We are living at a progressive and prosperous time in history. Significant economic, technological, and medical advancements have been made, and it's only getting better. So it goes without saying that living a long, robust, and...

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

If you are concerned about having sufficient financial resources after you retire, read on. We will discuss how to ensure a comfortable life during this phase of life. Future Expenses: How Much Will You Need? First and foremost, you...

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Your 50th birthday is a big milestone in your life, and once you’re past it, you need to ramp up your retirement planning. Hopefully, you’ve been doing at least some saving and building up a nest egg, even if you...

Monday, May 10, 2021

One of the most significant problems with most people’s retirement plans is that they do not account for changes in spending levels over the years. Most people with an intelligent plan will take into account inflationary...

Monday, May 10, 2021

The 2020 pandemic has taught many of us that being self-sufficient is the best way to stay healthy. This means that you need to be able to work, work out, eat well and be entertained all in one space. Upsizing your home is one way to...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

How Do You Know You Are Ready To Retire? It's impossible to know when you're ready to retire. Few individuals choose to retire at a certain age, such as 60 or 65, and others set a financial target, like $1 million in a pension plan....

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

When it comes to planning for a more comfortable and secure retirement, a robust and well-balanced investment portfolio is not an asset that should be taken lightly. Relying solely on federal-assistance programs and pension plans in...

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Life insurance is one of those things that many people prefer to avoid thinking about because it often conjures up dark images. While we all know that our end will come, it may be difficult to realistically imagine that time. Many...

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Americans are living nearly as long as ever. With a life expectancy of 78.4 years, there is good reason for any American to believe they will need to save for a long post-retirement life. However, this begs the question: How can you be...

Thursday, March 25, 2021

When it comes to retiring early, some of the benefits are obvious. You get to live your life without the constraints of work, and you are able to pursue your own interests. But there are other good reasons for retiring early, and there...

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Millions of people in the U.S. are unable to care for themselves and need long-term care services. Some people may need assistance in performing one or more self-care activities such as dressing, bathing and sometimes, walking, while...

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Are your finances currently controlled by one person? It is rare for both parties in a marriage to handle the finances together. In an overwhelming number of cases, the wife leaves the husband to handle all financial issues. This may...

Thursday, March 11, 2021

While it’s true that generalizations do not necessarily reflect the individual circumstances and therefore have limited value, there are fact-based reasons why the average woman faces greater hurdles than the average man does in...