Government Intrusion on Retirement
Traditional retirement is becoming increasingly harder than it was a few decades ago It used to be that between social security benefits and employer-sponsored pension plans, most people would be...
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Traditional retirement is becoming increasingly harder than it was a few decades ago It used to be that between social security benefits and employer-sponsored pension plans, most people would be...
The economy is very much influenced by the events going on in the world The Brexit vote, for example, caused both the pound and the euro to weaken considerably, and the dollar to grow stronger by...
Inflation is a major drain on investment portfolios — and indeed, almost any other financial product Many people don't understand fully how inflation works, so it’s often ignored However, when a...
Our economy is very much governed by its surroundings The announcement of a federal interest rate hike often causes the stock market to decline, even before it goes into effect News of Brexit last...
Saving for retirement can seem somewhat expensive, and when you’re in dire straits, it can be very tempting to raid your 401(k) to pay off credit card bills or pocket funds that are already in your...
You’re headed into your mid-60s and thinking that the time has come to retire You’ve worked hard for most of your adult life Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor But are...
It’s no secret that the record highs the market had been enjoying over the last few months now appear to be over, and the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 are all on the decline But what you may not...
Your pension is a vital part of your long-term planning, and it's essential that you take into account accurate forecasts Pension benefits for some individuals have been recently cut in a trend that...
Retirement is a key part of most Americans' plans, and many are saving via 401(k)s and IRAs However, different generations save in different ways, and the focus on saving shifts throughout the...
Since the November election, gold prices have soared At the end of February, the price had crept to just over $1,250 per ounce, the highest it had been since Election Day It could be argued that...
With economies across the world fluctuating at alarming rates, it's no surprise many experts are talking about a return to stability For some economists, that means bringing back gold to standardize...
Wherever there is money, scammers are likely to show up, and that's true of retirement savings Scammers and hackers use a variety of methods to gain access to your hard-won funds, but you can protect...
Investing is always a risk You put your hard-earned money into an account hoping it will grow over time However, as seen in 2008, the market can be quite unstable and unpredictable, so making wise...
Retirement and estate planning can be stressful and difficult So, it's not surprising that Americans often times hold off on these tasks But, if you don't take the time to consider financial matters...
Most parents want to be there to help their children succeed in all aspects of their lives Some will go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable lifestyle for their children However, being too...
How much money will you need when you retire This is a difficult question for a number of reasons, and almost everyone underestimates their answer First of all, a lot of people end up living longer...
The future of our economy is uncertain At the end of last month, the Dow broke 20,000 points for the first time ever, but many financial experts warn that this is only a harbinger of serious downturn...
It would seem that the economy is doing well at the moment Since November, the Dow has surged 1,700 points In fact, on November 25th, it hit a historic high, as well as a major milestone, as...
Are you confident about what you’re doing to prepare for your retirement Are you sure of your ability to make ends meet once you’re on a fixed income If so, then you’re ahead of nearly half of...
“Early retirement” is something of a status symbol among a lot of people If you work hard and make enough money, you don’t have to wait until your social security kicks in to leave your job...
As technology progresses, identity theft is becoming an increasing problem in this country If you don’t protect yourself, someone can steal your credit card number, bank passwords, social security...