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Interested in buffing up on your Financial Planning and Retirement Planning Knowledge? Look no further. With our selection of articles you can educate yourself on a number of topics from social security to tax hurdles in retirement and much more!
Tax Time Guide. IRS has made some changes!
Internal Revenue Service has come with an initiative to assist elderly taxpayers. Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) would feature individuals of 60 years and above only. There have been Cooperative agreements between IRS and...
Read MoreAre There Tax Breaks for Different Generations?
Getting older has its nuisances as your health starts to decline, eyesight and hearing can deteriorate, you start having aches and pains in unexpected body parts. However, it does have its perks. Some of those benefits are in the form...
Read MoreBudget For Retirement Travel
For many people, the dream of traveling in retirement is strong. You may want to plan trips to see your adult kids and grandkids a few times per year, and you likewise may have bucket list trips in mind. Because you do not have a job...
Read MoreIt's Not Too Late For Retirement Resolutions
At the beginning of each New Year, individuals commonly take stock of various aspects of their lives. One of the frequently reviewed primary areas is personal finance. If you are thinking about retiring within the next few years or...
Read More10 Reasons You'll Love Being Retired
If you are like many people, you are probably looking forward to the time when you can retire. It marks the end of an era and serves as a reward for all the hard work you have done over the years. Retirement is a time you can truly...
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Medical Debt and Your Retirement
How To Get Rid Of Your Accumulated Medical Debt In A Few Easy Steps Retirement planning and medical debt often go hand-in-hand. We try our best to save up money to use during our golden years. A nice little nest egg when we turn 65 and...
Read MoreScared About Retirement? Here is What You Need To Keep In Mind
When a person thinks of retirement, they have a thousand things running through their mind. They are often met with a mix of emotions about the situation that they are going to be in. One one hand, retiring means that you get to sit...
Read MoreWhat You Should Know If Retiring Soon
Retiring is a special time for any individual. It's when you get to relax, be with family and friends, or pursue a hobby you were always interested in but just never had the time to. Of course, as you approach this last stretch of your...
Read MoreOlder Americans May Be in a Better Position to Pursue Their Dream Job
When you think of a dream job, you might envision a venture that individuals pursue when they are younger. For example, many college students are asked about their dream job. However, as an older adult, you have the opportunity to...
Read MoreWhat is the State of Retirement in America?
The coming retirement tidal wave of the Baby Boomer generation is a cause for concern. There are many folks who have long dreamed of a leisurely retirement, but have either struggled to save or not prepared fully to fund their life...
Read MoreFinancial Myths to Stress-Free Retirement
Many people often get misleading information about financial planning for their retirement. It is imperative to learn about effective financial planning to avoid making mistakes that can lead to financial instability in the future. If...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Having a Schedule in Retirement
In the retirement years of life, many people are often freed from the obligations that they had when they were working. This can be a highly valuable time in one's life, and yet it is often not treated as such. There are many benefits...
Read MoreHow to Better Ensure Your Retirement Nest Egg Lasts
No matter how much you have saved, it's important to remember that your returns will always vary. Instead of planning on regular returns each year, consider planning for volatility by varying what you withdraw and when. Be Ready to...
Read MoreRetirement Planning By the Numbers
Building a strong financial foundation for your future has probably been on your radar for a while. However, for many workers, the end of organized or paid employment can be rather amorphous. If your last day in the office is close...
Read MoreHow to Know if Your Retirement Savings Are on Track
The idea of running low on money in retirement is quite terrifying for many of us. Making sure that our funds will not only fulfill our needs but also make life a bit better for those we leave behind is worth the worry, as long as we...
Read MoreAfter One Year of Covid-19, America’s Retirement Crisis Is Little Changed
While the Covid-19 pandemic ended millions of jobs, many Americans still saved toward retirement. Yet there's still a major retirement crisis in the United States today as half of Americans do not have enough savings to maintain their...
Read MoreDo you have enough planned if you live to 100?
We are living at a progressive and prosperous time in history. Significant economic, technological, and medical advancements have been made, and it's only getting better. So it goes without saying that living a long, robust, and...
Read MoreWill Your Retirement Income Be Enough?
If you are concerned about having sufficient financial resources after you retire, read on. We will discuss how to ensure a comfortable life during this phase of life. Future Expenses: How Much Will You Need? First and foremost, you...
Read MoreI Am Over 50, What Should I Do To Plan For Retirement?
Your 50th birthday is a big milestone in your life, and once you’re past it, you need to ramp up your retirement planning. Hopefully, you’ve been doing at least some saving and building up a nest egg, even if you...
Read MoreWhat does retirement look like in 2021?
Whether you planned to retire in 2021 or are heading into retirement due to other pressures, there are steps that you can take before you leave your full-time job. For example, you may need to decide what to do with your 401(k), how to...
Read MoreAre You Ready For 7 Saturdays In Retirement? You Spend More In Retirement.
One of the most significant problems with most people’s retirement plans is that they do not account for changes in spending levels over the years. Most people with an intelligent plan will take into account inflationary...
Read MoreAre You Thinking of Upsizing Your Home in Retirement?
The 2020 pandemic has taught many of us that being self-sufficient is the best way to stay healthy. This means that you need to be able to work, work out, eat well and be entertained all in one space. Upsizing your home is one way to...
Read MoreHow Do You Know You Are Ready To Retire?
It's impossible to know when you're ready to retire. Few individuals choose to retire at a certain age, such as 60 or 65, and others set a financial target, like $1 million in a pension plan. Some indicators and milestones may indicate...
Read MoreWill You Have Multiple Sources of Income In Retirement?
When it comes to planning a more comfortable and secure retirement, a robust and well-balanced investment portfolio is never an asset that should be taken lightly. Relying solely on federal-assistance programs and pension plans in...
Read MoreLife Insurance - It's Not For You, It's For Them!
Life insurance is one of those things that many people prefer to avoid thinking about because it often conjures up dark images. While we all know that our end will come, it may be difficult to realistically imagine that time. Many...
Read MoreHow to Reduce the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Americans are living nearly as long as ever. With a life expectancy of 78.4 years, there is good reason for any American to believe they will need to save for a long post-retirement life. However, this begs the question: How can you...
Read MoreLong-Term Care
Millions of people in the U.S. are unable to care for themselves and need long-term care services. Some people may need assistance in performing one or more self-care activities such as dressing, bathing and sometimes, walking, while...
Read MoreThe Good and Bad of Retiring Early
When it comes to retiring early, some of the benefits are obvious. You get to live your life without the constraints of work, and you are able to pursue your own interests. But there are other good reasons for retiring early, and there...
Read MoreRetirement Should not Scare Women
While it’s true that generalizations do not necessarily reflect the individual circumstances and therefore have limited value, there are fact-based reasons why the average woman faces greater hurdles than the average man does in...
Read MoreLadies, Should You Leave Financial Decisions To Your Spouse?
Are your finances currently controlled by one person? It is rare for both parties in a marriage to handle the finances together. In an overwhelming number of cases, the wife leaves the husband to handle all financial issues. This may...
Read MoreWhat To Know Before Moving Homes In Retirement
In the past year, many have spent more time in their homes than ever before. This has gotten some thinking about moving or a second home. Building your dream home for retirement is not an uncommon goal many Americans have. However,...
Read MoreBaby Boomers Bomb This Question
With all of the day to day demands on your finances, sometimes it is difficult to have a strong grasp on what your overall financial picture really looks like. While many people may be very in tune with one segment of their financial...
Read MoreAvoid Getting Scammed This Tax Season
Tax season is once again in full swing. While many concerned taxpayers file tax returns to meet the required deadline, criminals work harder to cash in and take advantage of the hectic tax season. Tax fraud remains a growing concern...
Read MoreBe Ready For the Next Market Correction
Many retirement investors have a considerable percentage of their investment in stocks and this has generally served them well. Stocks have recently been on a roll - indeed booming – at or near all-time highs. Some pundits think...
Read MoreYou Still Have Time For Retirement Resolutions
A few weeks into a New Year and many think about various aspects of their lives. One of the primary areas that is commonly reviewed is personal finance. If you are thinking about retiring within the next few years or longer, you may...
Read MoreAdding Stepchildren to Your Estate Plan
As we look ahead to a new year, we think of our goals and priorities. Some of these goals can involve getting an Estate Plan together. If you want to leave part of your estate to your stepchildren, you are required to specify that in...
Read MoreHow Inflation Eats Away at Your Retirement Income
Inflation is something most Americans probably don't think about much, but it has a significant influence on their financial lives. Not only does inflation affect the prices of consumer goods, but the federal government also uses it as...
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