For decades, people living in the United States have thought of the age of 65 as the minimum age of retirement. In fact, many financial plans and policies are centered around that assumption. Of course, if someone is in good health and has no desire to quit their job, they can continue working long past …
Whenever you’re looking forward to retirement, there’s probably going to be some uncertainties. After all, before you’ve experienced it yourself, it isn’t necessarily easy figuring out exactly what to expect or prepare for. It’s important for both you and your partner to take a well-rounded approach. Prepare for retirement together. What does this look like, …
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If you need help planning your financial future, you are not alone. It’s estimated that by the time you reach your late 30s, you start to lose up to $1,200 a year due to poor, or lack of, financial planning assistance. Finding a good financial service professional that you can trust is the first step …
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You know how crucial it is for your future success to continue saving for retirement but life tends to throw unexpected challenges at you that can make it difficult to adhere to this plan. If you are confronted with financial issues that affect your ability to save, you may want to consider temporarily pausing your …
Are you wondering how long you will need to work until you can retire? If you are a woman, that number may be a little different than you think. Women face unique financial hurdles that should be taken into account when planning for retirement. The following information can help you keep your financial planning …
Over four million women aged 65 and older in America today are living in poverty. That translates to a yearly income at or below $11,756. At less than $1000 per month, money is stretched thin as can be for these women. Groceries alone account for 26% of their monthly expenses, and Medicare average costs (for …
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As a working adult in your forties, you might feel life is all set, and you’re right on track for a happy retirement. After all, you have been contributing to your 401k since the day you first started working. What else could there be left to do? Plenty. Even if you have a retirement portfolio, …
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As medicine improves and life expectancy increases, the concept of retirement has changed. No longer are senior adults content with resting once they reach retirement age. No, these people who have worked so hard all their lives now want to take the time to enjoy things, to travel, to pursue their passions. Even in your …
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Probably the last thing on a 20-something’s mind when starting a new job is saving for retirement. So many other financial goals seem more pressing—buying a house, starting a family, paying for education. And let’s face it. Retirement is at least 40 years down the road. That should be plenty of time to put something …
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We are women, hear us roar… We have some tips to help you save more! For your retirement that is. Did you know that more than two-thirds of women in the United States have either no savings for retirement and that even if they did it’s currently less than $10,000? When you consider the fact …
