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Should You Refinance Near Retirement?
Tweet Share on Facebook September 7, 2012 CommentMortgage rates are near historical lows. But should you refinance if you are near retirement? It might be worth your while to crunch the numbers.
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This Stealth Enemy Could Keep You Working
Tweet Share on Facebook September 6, 2012 CommentWe Have Met the Enemy and He is Us is the title of a 1972 Pogo book written by Walt Kelly. Investors have many unlikely enemies, including themselves, but I am not really blaming you for the dismal investment performance many people have incurred over the last decade or more. The core problem is two-fold:
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5 Often Forgotten Retirement Planning Details
Tweet Share on Facebook September 5, 2012 CommentIf you create a retirement plan, control your expenses, and practice living below your means, you should have the financial means to retire at a predictable date. You will work, save, and see your account balance grow through time. But acquiring the financial ability to leave the workforce isn’t the only thing you need for a comfortable retirement. Here are a few retirement details that investors often don't think about while building a nest egg:
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10 Findings of the 2012 Older Americans Survey
Tweet Share on Facebook September 4, 2012 CommentThe Federal Interagency Forum, a group of U.S. government agencies, bureaus, and departments, periodically produces a report on the state of older adults in America. The most recent survey, called Older Americans 2012: Key Indicators of Well Being, was released in August, relying on data collected over the past few years.
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3 Countries That Welcome Foreign Retirees
Tweet Share on Facebook September 4, 2012 CommentSome countries roll out the welcome mat for foreign retirees, offering sometimes significant tax breaks, in-country discounts, and other perks once you’ve qualified for resident retiree status.
