savings
Maybe the 116th Congress will Take On Retirement Savings Issues
Reporter Hazel Bradford, in a post on www.pionline.com, recaps what appears to be the loss of opportunity for expansion of retirement savings measures in the 115th Congress. Her post recaps some of the bills that “came close to passage,” and…
Assessing Your Retirement Readiness
With the equity markets in a state of disarray, and with uncertainty around every corner, it seems like everyone’s retirement plans are in jeopardy. The basic problem–and it’s not a new one at all–is one of figuring out the timing…
Envisioning Retirement…A Way to Help You Get There
A recent Capital Group survey sheds light on the power of imaging in one’s mind what a desirable retirement will be, noting that “When people envision how they want to live in their retirement years, they are motivated to save…
No 401k? Don’t despair…you have some options.
Although millions and millions of workers do not have access to 401k plans like those offered by big employers, there are still steps they can take to avoid an insurmountable problem. And while help may be on the way via…
The Retirement Road Ahead for Baby Boomers…Not ahAll that Smooth
According to conclusions drawn by the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL), the Baby Boomer population segment faces some white water in their retirement years. Citing a shortfall in accumulated wealth and the absence of discernible interest in shoring up their…
Working Longer May Not Be the Answer
The retirement savings dilemma seems to be one of the most enduring topics covered in media outlets these days. From those approaching retirement with meager accumulated wealth to those forced out of careers just as they entered the “wealth accumulation”…
Retirement Savings: Who’s Worried, Who’s Not
The Motley Fool’s Katie Brockman, in a post on www.pantagraph.com, takes a look at the issue of retirement savings, contrasting concerns that some folks have with their progress in saving with those already in retirement and their level of comfort.…
Making Your Retirement Funds Last–Some Tops to Stretch Your Balances
It’s one of the most daunting questions faced by folks approaching their retirement years: How long will my finances hold out? The answer, of course, depends on how along you’ll live and what type of lifestyle you’ll want to have.…
Retirement Savings: Improvement, but One Area Needs Work
Fidelity reports that there has been a positive swing in the rate of savings among American households, with the level of money going into defined contribution plans increasing about 12% since 2010. and with higher balances and fewer loans from…
Interested in the “FIRE Movement?” Here are some helpful thoughts.
The “financially independent, retire early” movement, also referred to as FIRE, pops up in the mainstream media from time-to-time, and it seems to be gaining some traction among younger Americans. The movement’s mantra is “with some strong resolve and a…