If you are turning 65 today, the odds are that you will live until you are at least 84. Those special birthdays are great news for
If you are in a situation where you just received a new job (Congrats!) and are in a rare situation where your employer provides both
Retiring well and enjoying your golden years requires a lot more than just qualifying for Social Security. Social Security’s average retirement payment is only $1,503 a month, and that can leave a big gap between your monthly living expenses and the money that Social Security provides.
There is one thing that is becoming as certain as death and taxes; that is, the cost of a college education is growing fast in the United States. Thus, it is never too early to begin saving for your child of grandchild’s college.
The odds are that if you are approaching retirement, a question you keep asking yourself is how will you cover nursing home or home care expenses. Long-term care insurance helps you make sure that you can afford one of the largest expenses a retired person may face- without burdening your children or spending their inheritance when the time comes. Still, millions of Americans skip long-term care insurance because of the cost associated with the plans…
Something is alluring about the idea of investment real estate. The notion that you can build equity in a property while getting a steady monthly check delivered directly to your bank account without needing to do much work is a powerful one. While most landlords find that real estate is not quite a passive investment option, many agree that it is a highly lucrative asset class that features unique tax advantages.
2020 is the year of “out with the old, in with the new.” That is particularly true in the world of retirement planning. The old, canned advice was for retirees and people nearing retirement to gradually transition away from stocks and towards an increasingly bond-heavy portfolio.
Seniors retiring into the COVID-19 economy are finding newfound appreciation for their monthly Social Security checks. The program that provides direct monthly payments to retirees is probably the most popular and successful government program in American history.
Just as there are criminals in the real, physical world, there are criminals online in the digital (or Internet-connected) world.
International investing means selecting global (non-U.S.) investment vehicles to include in your overall strategy to take advantage of a wider variety of investment opportunities and diversify your portfolio.
