Unfortunately many retirees are faced with the difficult decision of going back to work during retirement age. It is a sad fact that many retirees have to pick up low-paying part-time jobs to supplement social security income and to keep up with every increasing cost of living in addition to health care costs. But are… Continue Reading »
As tragic as the Boston Marathon bombings were, we would be lying to ourselves if the tragedy didn’t get us thinking about our own situations. Have you ever thought about what would happen if you suddenly needed disability insurance before you reached retirement age? What if you couldn’t go to work for an extended period of time? Who would… Continue Reading »
Where have you always dreamed of retiring? Is it on the beach or near the water? In the mountains? Or maybe to be nearby your family or grandchildren? Regardless of where you dream of retiring, you’ve worked hard all your life and want to spend your time doing the things you’ve always wanted to do…. Continue Reading »
We all want to be able to enjoy retirement some day. We all dream of the perfect retirement lifestyle: maybe we live by the water, or closer to grandchildren, or maybe in a nice retirement community. Regardless of your dreams, retirement requires proper financial planning in order to be able to enjoy it some day…. Continue Reading »
Retirement planning is easy, right? Most would respond in a resounding wrong! While retirement planning certainly isn’t easy according to most folk, it also doesn’t have to be difficult. It’s true that most adults and even adults approaching retirement age put off retirement planning because it’s challenging and takes a lot of time and careful… Continue Reading »
What advice would you pass along to your children regarding saving and retirement preparation and investing? Financial advisors say waiting too long to save is the biggest mistake investors make in retirement planning. While it’s harder than ever to make ends meet, let alone save and invest for retirement, there are tactics and transition tips… Continue Reading »
Retirement planning is tricky business. Not only is it harder than ever to save for retirement today, but it is even more difficult to plan for retirement and feel confident that it is enough. Your retirement completely depends on where you choose to live and your lifestyle, so it is important to live within your… Continue Reading »
While it’s no secret that saving for retirement and investing in the best and safest programs today seems like an impossible feat, it can be done. It may take some additional planning and decision-making on the part of the retiree(s), but having an enjoyable and comfortable retirement is still possible by finding the best places to… Continue Reading »
Is retirement on your mind? Of course it is! Whether you are at the very beginning of your career or approaching retirement age, saving for retirement might be keeping you up at night. If that isn’t enough, check out these thirteen facts that will surely have you thinking more about retirement. The “baby boomer” generation… Continue Reading »
Can this be done? With the country’s unemployment rate has dropped a little, it is still at a shocking high, in addition to the hike in the cost of living, as well as recession that still seems to loom over our heads, a secure or even early retirement seems downright impossible. But can one actually… Continue Reading »