savings
Americans are rethinking retirement
The recent survey by Northwestern Mutual found many Americans are rethinking how much they should budget for retirement. With the current level of economic inflation, Americans are spending more on everything causing retirement savings to dip 11 percent from last…
2023 will be a savers year
Although the stocks and bonds market will continue to be volatile next year by all indications; however, retirement savers will have a banner year. Why? The IRS is increasing savings limits on many retirement savings vehicles. John F Wasik discusses…
The five W’s of retirement
Today, with life expectancy statistics in mind — and depending on your health and genetics — your retirement could last 30 years or more. So, it’s imperative to prepare not only financially but emotionally as well. There are five key…
What does the average retiree have saved?
The Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances states the average retirement savings of $426,000 for those aged 65 to 74 is $426,000, and for those aged 75 and older is $357,000, well below the recommended magic $1 million mark. However,…
Envisioning and Defining Retirement
With all the financial and economic doom and gloom news, many retirees and pre-retirees are questioning their retirement plans. However, the media focuses on how to save for retirement, not how to spend in retirement. Jamie Hopkins uses the term…
Tips for Retiring on a Budget
Most financial and retirement experts advise us to save $1 million or more for our retirement. However, many Americans fall short of this goal, but that does not mean you cannot have a comfortable retirement. Gabrielle Olya outlines a complete…
Social Security, by itself, won’t be enough
The Social Security Administration states 21 percent of married couples and 45 percent of single persons rely on Social Security for 90 percent or more of their retirement income. Based on recent polls conducted by several leading financial organizations found…
Dealing With Social Security’s Income Tax Consequences
One of the most unpleasant issues many Social Security beneficiaries encounter is the fact that their benefit may be subject to federal income tax. Not only is it unpleasant, but it’s also often not anticipated during the retirement cash flow…
How people should adjust their financial plans
There is no one-size-fits-all retirement advice for soon-to-be retirees, especially retiring in an economic recession. We all have watched our retirement portfolios take a dramatic dip this year, with all the markets down double-digit percentages. Trina Paul explains what soon-to-be…
Are you limiting your retirement savings options?
Over 40 percent of U.S. workers participate in 401(k) retirement plans which is an excellent resource for building long-term wealth. However, it is not the only retirement savings vehicle. There are several options that can offer tax advantages and more…