How Retirement Could be Different in 2030
As I wait for the ball in Time Square drop to kick off the start of the new year, I can’t help but think of the changes that will come in the next decade, especially with regards [...]
Benefits of an Early Retirement
Some people choose to delay retirement into their late 60s, however, at age 62 you are eligible to start collecting Social Security benefits, and if you’ve prepared well for retirement, retiring early might make sense. Although it [...]
Figuring Out a 401(k)
Most large private employers offer their employees a 401(k) account. This is a tax-friendly retirement plan that allows you to use payroll deductions through saving and investing. It’s become a vital part of retirement planning as the [...]
Retirement Expectation vs. Reality
When most people envision retirement, positive images start forming. We picture spending days lounging on the beach or practicing our favorite hobbies, we envision having COMPLIMENTARY time to spend with friends and taking the grandkids on countless [...]
Don’t Forget These Important Retirement Documents
Estate planning is not always an easy subject to think about, but it’s even harder to think about what will happen if you don’t have a plan. We know that retirement planning can be overwhelming, and that [...]
Prepare Your Legacy for Your Loved Ones
When you look back at the nest egg you’ve accumulated over your working years, you are faced with a few tough questions. How much money should you spend in retirement? How much money should you set aside [...]
Rules of Retirement to Consider
We’ve followed rules our whole lives. Whether it was listening to your teacher when they instructed you to raise your hand before speaking, your parents rule of looking both ways before you cross the street or being [...]
Prepare for Retirement Surprises
Some people love surprises and some people hate them, but one thing’s for sure, retirement will be filled with them. You spent the past 35 or more years working full time in an office, getting used to [...]
Catching a Retirement Curveball
As I’m sure we have all learned by now, life is unpredictable. Life throws you curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs might affect your retirement plans. But, by staying ahead of the game and being prepared, you can [...]
Finance Your Retirement Goals
As we get older, we start to think (and potentially worry) more and more about where our retirement income will come from. After you leave your job and begin on the journey of retirement, you will rely [...]