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IPOs Are Great for Brokers and Bad for Investors
Tweet Share on Facebook May 31, 2012 CommentFacebook’s IPO was not a financial disaster for everyone. According to the Wall Street Journal, Morgan Stanley and other underwriters made a profit of about $100 million stabilizing Facebook stock since the start of trading.
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5 Ways to Keep Fit After Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook May 31, 2012 CommentBeing physically active is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Unfortunately, we are so busy with work and everyday life that it is difficult to find the time to be active until retirement. Many Americans working in sedentary jobs have few chances to become more active. Retirees certainly have a lot more spare time, but many people simply continue with their habitual sedentary activities. It's great to relax, read, watch movies, and browse the Internet, but all those passive activities need to be balanced out by physical activities. Here are some ways to keep active in retirement:
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How Building a Side Business Can Help Retirees
Tweet Share on Facebook May 30, 2012 Comment (1)The thought of working forever can be downright depressing. But many retirees would benefit from a part-time gig that generates a side income. Here are several reasons building up another income stream could improve your retirement prospects:
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3 Ways to Retire Early
Tweet Share on Facebook May 29, 2012 CommentBy the time I was in my early 50s, the company where I'd spent most of my career was faltering on several fronts. The situation created a poisonous work atmosphere. The company was simply not a pleasant place to spend the day, and hadn't been for several years.
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What to Know Before Buying Property Overseas
Tweet Share on Facebook May 29, 2012 Comment (6)Rum and real estate don't mix. You want to be sober when considering property purchase options in a foreign land. And you certainly want your wits about you when it comes time to sign on the dotted line. The trouble is, in the lands of mañanas and fiestas, the rum flows, and so do the promises. The key to success navigating overseas and especially developing-world real estate markets is avoiding the liquor and turning a deaf ear to the assurances.
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Sometimes Retirement Means Saying Goodbye
Tweet Share on Facebook May 25, 2012 Comment (1)Yesterday my step son had to put down his four-legged companion of the past fifteen years. The dog had lived well beyond her expected lifetime, but that did not make it any easier. He and his sister spent the afternoon with Princess spoiling her with peanut butter and cinnamon rolls, laying with her on the lawn where she had grown up from a puppy, and saying their goodbyes. It was a difficult time for everyone.
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What You Can Learn from Facebook’s IPO
Tweet Share on Facebook May 24, 2012 Comment (1)I fielded many inquiries about the Facebook IPO from clients and readers of my books last week. They all had the same question: Should I buy the stock? I gave them all the same answer: No.
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My Top 3 Spots for Relocation After Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook May 24, 2012 Comment (1)Most of us are tied down to a particular location because of our present job. Once we leave formal employment, it's time to give relocation some serious thought. Most Americans tend to stay put in their current area after retirement. After spending years building a local network of friends and routines, it’s difficult to just pick up and move. However, my family moved quite often when I was young, so relocation is not a big deal for me. Here are some locations that I'm considering for retirement:
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5 Reasons People Retire Unexpectedly Early
Tweet Share on Facebook May 23, 2012 Comment (3)Early retirement is the dream of many people working nine to five. But the reality is that a significant portion of the population will involuntarily retire early before the official retirement age. Here are five situations that could push you into retirement ahead of schedule:
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How to Retire with $1 Million
Tweet Share on Facebook May 22, 2012 Comment (2)One weekend a few years ago my brother-in-law was visiting. We sat on our back deck, sipping iced tea and talking about early retirement. He was 60 at the time, and looking forward to retiring from his engineering company at age 62.
