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Chances are you know the five secrets to retiring rich
If it were easy to retire rich, everyone would be doing it, and we would not be in a situation where more than 40 percent of Americans are in danger of retiring broke. It’s not rocket science, but it does…
How much do you need to retire?
We all have heard stories of people retiring on as little as $2,000 a month; however, reality is a comfortable retirement doesn’t come cheap. The average over-65 household will spend nearly $50,000 a year according to data from the Bureau…
These key moves could spell the difference between an easy retirement and a stressful one
Retirement is a major step, but one you really need to prepare for extensively. If you are planning to retire in about a year’s time, the attached article list four things you must do before you retire. Read what these…
Retirement planning questions you need to answer
If you’re a baby boomer planning your retirement you need to answer some critical questions to get the life you want in retirement. You need to define that life, then build the financial and social resources to support it since…
By preparing for retirement now, you’ll avoid some nasty surprises down the road
A new study from the World Economic Forum found that most people are expected to outline their retirement savings. However, that should not come as no surprise, as the median amount baby boomers have saved for retirement is $152,000. Planning…
The four most common misconceptions about Social Security
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Social Security because the program has changed over the years and more changes are on the horizon. But, it’s time to set the record straight about these four most common misconceptions…
Can Millenials and Gen X Count on Social Security?
Eric Roberge is founder of Beyond Your Hammock, a virtual financial planning firm that helps professionals in their 30s and 40s make mindful decisions with their money and strategically use their incomes to achieve financial freedom. Roberge notes that worries about whether Social Security…
How to suspend Social Security benefits
Mary Beth Franklin explains that if you are already entitled to Social Security benefits, you may voluntarily suspend your retirement payments once you reach full retirement age (66-67 depending on birth year). You can call the Social Security Administration either over…
Some Social Security strategies can cost you
Maurie Backman highlights three strategies to be aware of when deciding on a start date for Social Security benefits. Filing at age 62 or any time before full retirement age will cost you. The “take the money as soon as you…
The Little Black Book on Social Security
ACCESSWIRE announces Dennis Tubbergen’s sixth book authored with Retirement Lifestyle Advocates was released this third week of June 2019. Tubbergen has a background in researching and writing about financial history for over 20 years. This book’s goal is to help retirees…