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Expectation vs. Reality: Taking a Look at the Road Ahead for Boomers
Going into their retirement years, representatives of the “Baby Boom” generation are often optimistic, and sometimes overly so. In an article by financial industry journalist Marlene Y. Satter examines 10 major issues facing this demographic cohort and reports on the…
Really, what is retirement all about?
Some think it’s about simply hitting a magic number. Once upon a time it was age 65, now it’s likely to be 66, and in the future could be a higher number. But what is it really about? According to Cathy…
Ready, Set, Go for Retirement: Working around the illusions
There are some persistent falsehoods that could lead one to make long-term planning decisions that may not be in their long-term best interests. Since many of us have these same illusions, it’s good at times to do a reality check to…
Retirement: Are you really ready?
Sliding off into retirement can be an appealing vision, but it can quickly turn problematic if you’re not financially ready to make the leap. The Motley Fool’s Selena Maranjian provides some thoughts on self-testing you can do to see how prepared…
Debunking the “Ponzi Scheme” Myth of Social Security
If you’ve kept up with news accounts over the past few years concerning the growing concerns over Social Security’s long-term solvency, you’ve probably run into an article or two characterizing the program’s as a “Ponzi scheme.” Bernard A. Weisberger, historian, university…
Looking at Retirement–What’s your lifestyle Going to be?
Given everything that’s been written about the insufficiency of retirement savings and the future of Social Security, it’s likely that many people may have an incorrect vision of what life after career might be. This article posted by Nathaniel Sillin…
National Retirement Planning Week – A Retirement Income Literacy Quiz
The American College of Financial Services and the New York Life Center for Retirement Income have collaborated on a brief–but deep–survey that will help you assess your understanding of some of the most important areas of retirement financial planning. The…
The 2017 Long-Term Budget Outlook
(Source: www.cbo.gov) CBO’s projections show a substantial imbalance looming in the federal budget over the next 30 years, with spending outpacing revenues by steadily increasing amounts. As a result, if current laws generally remained unchanged, federal debt would reach an unprecedented…
Suggestions to Increase Your Social Security Benefit
Looking ahead to your retirement years might cause one to feel their eventual Social Security benefits might not be able to provide the support needed for that part of your overall financial well-being. But don’t despair…there are some measures you…
Some Ways to Catch Up on Your Retirement Savings Goals
So much has been written about the lack of savings by folks approaching retirement that it sounds like a state of sheer desperation. While many may in fact be desperate, there are some steps one can take to catch up.…