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7 Tasks to Complete Before You Retire
Tweet Share on Facebook September 8, 2010 CommentThe journey toward your retirement finish line is an exciting time, filled with anticipation of your future life. While you may find yourself lost in fantasy about the freedom you will soon enjoy, here are a few assignments you should complete before you graduate to retired life.
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6 Retirement Income Streams You Need
Tweet Share on Facebook September 8, 2010 CommentComing up with a retirement game plan involves estimating what your expenses will be once you retire. This is not easy, but figuring out what you are spending now is a good start. Then you need to set up a retirement income that will be equal to or higher than the potential spending. But all the money doesn’t need to come from one source. Here are 6 of the most popular income streams for retirees.
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6 Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
Tweet Share on Facebook September 7, 2010 CommentYour nest egg probably isn't as large as you would like it to be. This could be for a number of reasons including a layoff, the stock market slump, or simply because you only recently started investing for retirement. But it’s not too late to build a comfortable nest egg. Here are six ways to catch up on your retirement savings.
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How to Retire Part-Time In Paradise
Tweet Share on Facebook September 7, 2010 Comment (8)The snowbird approach to retirement isn't new. Retirees from upstate New York and the Dakotas have been migrating south for the winter for decades. The difference today is that they're migrating farther south. Mexico, for example, has become an established choice among Americans looking to escape winter back home by spending that season in far sunnier climates.
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5 Ways to Calm Your Retirement Fears
Tweet Share on Facebook September 3, 2010 Comment (2)I'm still quite a few years away from my retirement. But I struggle not to worry, at least a little, about that time in my life. Will I have good health and enough money? Will there be people in my life to help support me? There are so many unknowns. Instead of worrying about or avoiding the problem, let's do something about it. Here are five ways you can calm your pre-retirement fears.
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3 Ways to Decide When to Claim Social Security
Tweet Share on Facebook September 3, 2010 Comment (2)The age you sign up for Social Security can impact how much money you get. Here are three often overlooked aspects of the program to consider before claiming you due.
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5 Ways to Keep Retirement Exciting
Tweet Share on Facebook September 1, 2010 Comment (2)After working for decades in a challenging career, retirement can look pretty appealing. We envision endless days of playing golf, watching TV, reading books, and lazing in the hammock. We’ll finally have some time to relax and enjoy life. But some retired people find that they become bored, miss work, or don’t know what their purpose is anymore. They no longer feel engaged.
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Will Your Money Last Throughout Retirement?
Tweet Share on Facebook September 1, 2010 CommentMany baby boomers wonder whether they will outlast their retirement savings. On one hand, who doesn't want to live longer? But on the other, who actually has enough money to live forever? Although it’s difficult to predict all of your retirement costs, here is how to determine if your retirement savings is likely to last for the rest of your life.
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Downsize for a More Affordable Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook August 31, 2010 CommentMost people think retirement planning is about saving, investments, and the timing of retirement account withdrawals and Social Security benefits. Ensuring you have sufficient income is definitely one of the most important aspects of retirement planning. But so is controlling your expenses. One way you can do that is by downsizing your current lifestyle. Here is how controlling costs can help you prepare for retirement and still enjoy a nice standard of living.
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How to Retire At Any Age
Tweet Share on Facebook August 30, 2010 Comment (5)One of the best things about retiring overseas is that you can do it at any age. You don’t necessarily have to wait until your Social Security payments kick in.
