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5 Common Retirement Misconceptions
Tweet Share on Facebook December 30, 2011 Comment (1)Retirement is the brass ring that you have dreamed about since you entered the workforce. Gone are the days of the alarm clock and gridlocked traffic, giving way to lazy days on the golf course or in the motor home. At least that’s what we envision when we think about retirement. But what we think retirement might be like may be quite different from the truth.
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Seniors Benefit from Lifelong Learning
Tweet Share on Facebook December 30, 2011 Comment (2)One way to boost our chances of a satisfying retirement is to consider continuing our education. Lifelong learning is a noble pursuit that will keep you engaged and challenged during your retirement years. Here’s why lifelong learning is beneficial for seniors:
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First Annual Solin Award for Worst Financial Blog
Tweet Share on Facebook December 29, 2011 Comment (1)This is the time of year when financial pundits give us the benefit of their wisdom. No end of predictions will be made, best fund managers will be anointed, and market timers will peer into their crystal balls to tell us what they see for the coming year.
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5 Tips for a Healthier Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook December 29, 2011 Comment (3)As you age, your physical health plays an increasing role in your financial health. If your health deteriorates at an alarming rate, it costs you more money. As a result, the level of health you are able to maintain influences your financial situation during retirement. If you want a happier retirement, and one that is likely to be less expensive in the long run, consider these tips for a healthier retirement:
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5 Ways Kids Can Boost Their Retirement Prospects
Tweet Share on Facebook December 28, 2011 Comment (1)Preparing for retirement is easiest if you start when you are young. There are many things young people can do to drastically improve their chances of having a good retirement. Here are five skills that will boost your child’s retirement prospects.
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5 Economic Myths of 2011
Tweet Share on Facebook December 27, 2011 Comment (5)A lot of people think they are a financial expert just because they read the Wall Street Journal or peruse Yahoo! Finance. Financial misinformation gets circulated around the Internet and repeated ad nauseam on cable news. Here are the five biggest economic myths of 2011.
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Why Senior Citizens Should Believe in Santa
Tweet Share on Facebook December 23, 2011 CommentMany senior citizens are lucky enough to experience this holiday season with grandchildren. Never-ending excitement and high-pitched laughter fill the halls as these bundles of energy prepare for the magic that only Christmas can bring. If you can get them to sit still long enough, you may even share in the special holiday event of making a Christmas list.
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The Plundering of Investors is Endless
Tweet Share on Facebook December 22, 2011 CommentHow is this for a New Year’s resolution: I will not be a victim of the securities industry in 2012?
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Should I Save for Retirement or College?
Tweet Share on Facebook December 22, 2011 CommentOne of the most difficult saving decisions is whether to save for retirement or for your child’s college fund. College tuition has increased very quickly over the past decade and looks like it will continue to do so. All of us want the best for our children and a college education will be even more important in the future. If we can afford to save for retirement and a college education for our children at the same time, that would be ideal. However, many of us already have difficulties saving for retirement and it seems almost impossible to do both. Here’s how to prioritize your retirement savings with your child’s college fund.
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Annual Adjustments Could Wreck Your Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook December 21, 2011 Comment (1)The new year always comes with a healthy dose of literature about setting goals. Whether it's year-end tax tips, new year’s retirement resolutions, or simply a goal to lose weight this year, this good-intentioned advice often fails to help readers in a meaningful way. Here are five reasons why annual adjustments aren’t enough to build a solid retirement.
