The state of health care in the United States continues to be one of the most controversial issues of the day. Many things are starting to change in response to the Affordable Care Act, for example, as are the ways that we →
The Changing Landscape of Retirement Healthcare ››
The state of health care in the United States continues to be one of the most controversial issues of the day. Many things are starting to change in response to the Affordable Care Act, for example, as are the ways that we →
Why Baby Boomers May Not be Able to Afford Retirement ››
As increasingly larger numbers of baby boomers reach retirement, some are being faced with an uncomfortable reality – namely that they’re not in as strong of a financial position as they assumed they would be. In many cases, the financial realities of →
Consider these Tax Friendly States for Your Retirement ››
Even after you enter retirement and are no longer earning a wage (or even if you just cut back your work schedule for a “working retirement”), you still need to do tax planning. Your retirement income is still generally subject to federal →
Retirement Advice on Living Comfortably Off of Your 401(k) ››
The 401(k) and the Individual Retirement Account are the cornerstones of any solid long term retirement savings plan. Both of these accounts have a number of different characteristics that can provide value that will yield significant results in retirement. But your 401(k) →
What is Car Sharing for Seniors? ››
With seniors enjoying longer lives, but having fewer defined benefit pension plans to rely on to fund their retirement years, many are finding creative ways to cut back on their living expenses. Those who haven’t been able to save enough to enjoy →
Retirement Advice to Get Your Retirement Back on Track in 2014 ››
While the broad stock markets have performed really well in 2013, you still might not be entirely comfortable with your current level of retirement savings, and your overall retirement plan. Perhaps you’re a bit reluctant to fully commit to a retirement savings →
How to Apply for Social Security Benefits ››
Even though many of the assumptions have changed regarding what retirement looks like and how we act during retirement, one thing has remained relatively constant: the timing of retirement is closely related to eligibility for federal Social Security retirement benefits.
For example, some →
Managing Your Finances after a Surprise Early Retirement ››
Planning and saving for retirement is one of the longest term tasks any of us will ever undertake during our lives. For example, if you start thinking about retirement when you get your first real job where your employer will offer participation →
The Benefits of Fixed Annuities for Retirement Savings ››
When individuals come up with a long-term retirement plans, individually managed accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s are likely to make up most, if not all, of their planning. These accounts are certainly essential to long-term success as they provide sizable tax →
How to Downsize in Retirement and Enjoy Life More ››
The concept of “downsizing” or living a simpler life is becoming more popular across different segments of American society. More people are realizing that the satisfaction they get from always having the biggest and newest consumer items is often outweighed by the →
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