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Extreme Retirement in Multiple Countries Overseas
Tweet Share on Facebook January 31, 2011 CommentWendy Justice didn’t just retire, she reinvented her life. Since she retired at age 50 in 2005, Justice has been traveling almost continually.
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Tax Time Opportunities to Save for Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook January 28, 2011 Comment (1)We've almost made it through the first month of the year. If you haven't yet started funding a retirement savings account, now is a great time to get started. Here are a few tax incentives that make it easier to save for retirement.
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4 Radical Strategies to Retire Sooner
Tweet Share on Facebook January 27, 2011 Comment (2)For millions of baby boomers, the financial gap between today and a successful retirement is deep and wide. When confronted with this reality, many folks simply give up, lamenting that they will never be able to retire or will continue working until age 75. But it may not have to be that way, if you are willing to adopt radical strategies to accelerate your retirement plan and close that financial gap. Here are a few ideas to consider:
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4 Ways to Test-Drive Retirement While Working
Tweet Share on Facebook January 26, 2011 CommentThere’s no reason to jump into retirement with both feet if you’re not really ready. Don’t be afraid to get your feet a little wet beforehand to test the waters. If you’re not sure whether you are ready to retire, here are four ways to take retirement for a test drive while you’re still working.
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6 Important People for Your Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook January 26, 2011 CommentTo say that a third party can make or break your chances of a comfortable retirement is exaggerating. But there are plenty of people who can significantly influence the success of your retirement strategy. Here are six people that you should get to know to see whether he or she is helping you reach your retirement goals.
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The Dangers of Debt in Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook January 25, 2011 CommentYou should have two primary financial goals for retirement: Retire with enough money to meet your retirement dreams, and retire without debt. Sadly, many people are choosing to ignore the second piece of advice and are retiring with a large amount of debt. And we're not just talking about an affordable mortgage payment. A growing tendency among new retirees is retiring with credit card and other consumer debt. This is an alarming and dangerous trend that can quickly derail even the best laid retirement plans.
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10 Reasons to Retire in Panama
Tweet Share on Facebook January 24, 2011 Comment (39)Panama is the world's best retirement haven. There is a check in every box on a would-be retiree’s wish list. Here are 10 reasons you should consider retiring in this sunny and affordable country.
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5 Misconceptions About Saving for Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook January 21, 2011 Comment (3)Many people make excuses about why they can’t save for retirement. But everyone should be tucking something away for a time when they can no longer work. Allow me to clear up these five misconceptions about saving for retirement.
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6 Retirement Resolutions to Make in 2011
Tweet Share on Facebook January 19, 2011 CommentThe New Year often sparks new goals and resolutions. With so many improvements we can make in our lives, retirement can often be forgotten until later in the year when money is again at the forefront of our minds. This year, let's change that up a bit by working on our retirement savings in January. As you set financial goals for the new year, here are 6 resolutions that will kick-start your retirement finances in the right direction.
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How to Travel Affordably in Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook January 19, 2011 Comment (2)Many of us look forward to retirement as a time when we can enjoy a bit more travel. The trick for those of us on a fixed income is how to seize more adventure for less money.
