Avoiding Common Financial Mistakes
If you want to be financially successful and enjoy your retirement, there are a few common financial mistakes that you’ll want to avoid Not Creating a Budget Creating a budget should be the first...
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If you want to be financially successful and enjoy your retirement, there are a few common financial mistakes that you’ll want to avoid Not Creating a Budget Creating a budget should be the first...
If you’re like most Americans nearing retirement age, you may be wondering if you can afford to retire The decision to give up a steady paycheck can be a daunting one Hopefully you’ve been...
We all hear about people who retire early and wish we were in their shoes Most often it’s an athlete who retires in their early 30s because they’re tired of competing They’ll take their...
When taking a new job, it’s tempting for many workers to cash out their 401(k)s and take what could be thousands of dollars of cash Other workers may not pay much attention to their 401(k)s after...
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced last week that total US household debt has just risen past levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis Household debt includes mortgage loans,...
As anyone who’s turned on the news recently knows, the past few weeks have been somewhat tumultuous Political turmoil lurks around every corner, and there may be several international scandals...
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...