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Retirement Revelations – Some Things to Think About
Things don’t always go as we expect them to, especially as we make a transition into retirement. In an article posted by Wall Street Journal’s Glenn Ruffenach, some of the more common “surprises” that new retirees encounter are explored. Read…
Are you worried you’ll run out of money during retirement?
According to a survey by the American Institute of CPA’s, running out of money is the top concern of all retirees, regardless of the financial resources available to them. Said simply, people are living a lot longer now, and when…
Improve your retirement income even if you haven’t saved.
If you’re approaching retirement if a few years but haven’t saved a nest egg for it, there are still some strategies that will work for you. The key is that you recognize the problem and put a plan in place to…
Millennials aren’t saving for their retirement. Here’s why
Unfortunately most millennials – those born between 1982 and 1994 – don’t think about and aren’t saving for their retirement. With things like student loans, current living expenses, and not being able to imagine themselves in the future, saving for their…
Medicare By The Numbers
In an article posted on www.msn.com, Selena Maranjian of the Motley Fool takes a look at nine major statistics that will help round out your understanding of Medicare and its operation. Check the article out here… Notice: The link provided above…
Low yield on investments seems to have become the norm. Here’ some advice on how to make your money work for you.
With interest rates and other returns on your retirement investments continuing as low as they are, it’s difficult to even stay ahead of inflation. But there are a number of investment approaches that you may want to look at to…
How much should young workers save for their eventual retirement?
Younger workers of today, affectionately called “millennials” , are often counselled to save anywhere from 6% to 22% of their paycheck for their retirement, depending on who is advising them. But planning for the retirement needs for a millennial is,…
Medicare enrollment window is coming up. It’s a good time to review your healthcare needs.
With the annual Medicare open enrollment period just around the corner, now is a good time for seniors to take a look at their healthcare needs. If you’re just approaching or just became 65, you can enroll anytime within 3 months…
Where 401(k) Plans Fall Short for Retirees
Forbes contributor Jamie Hopkins, in collaboration with Stanford Center on Longevity research scholar Steve Vernon, FSA takes a critical look at a shortcoming of one of the most preferred retirement savings plans, the 401(k). Their article, posted on www.forbes.com, addresses the absence of assistance…
Why no election dialogue about Social Security?
Despite all of the rhetoric as candidates vie in the upcoming elections, the one topic that seems to be missing from the dialogue is Social Security and how to make sure it stays solvent. This article in The Daily Beast by…