Headlines say there is a retirement crisis in this country, but in reality it is an impending retirement crisis that sources say policymakers and retirement plan sponsors can take measures to avoid.“We have a retirement challenge that is very serious, and if...
MANY PEOPLE MAKE sacrifices in order to put away extra funds in retirement accounts, such as not going on vacation or buying a new car. Once you’ve made the effort to save and invest, you don’t want to compromise your financial future by...
Retirement is supposed to be a joyous time in life. You’ve spent decades working toward this goal with the hope that once you retire, you can finally sit back, relax, and spend your days doing whatever you want.
However,...
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Back-to-school season is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, your state may be offering huge savings with a sales tax holiday shopping weekend on specific purchases. With most state sales tax ranging from about 4...
It’s summertime, and that means school’s not in session, schedules are more flexible, and the weather is generally mild (albeit hot) on a nationwide level. As such, it’s common for people to take vacation during the summer months.
If...
Technology Opens a New Window. is beginning to play an important part in Baby Boomers retirement planning Opens a New Window. . Smart phones and the internet not only keep you in touch with family and friends, but digital wealth is quickly...
Suze Orman wants young people to stop “peeing” away millions of dollars on coffee. Last month, the personal-finance celebrity ignited a controversy on social media when a video she starred in for CNBC targeted a familiar villain: kids these days and their...
Worried about making your retirement savings last the rest of your life? Don’t know how much you can spend on living expenses throughout your retirement? Concerned about stock market crashes that could derail your retirement in future years?
If...
You read about the “retirement crisis” in newspapers and on the internet. You see members of Congress pushing to expand Social Security and bail out insolvent “multiemployer” pensions, all in fear of retirees falling into poverty.
In a country...
The average family doesn’t feel as good today as yesterday.
Middle-class Americans are less optimistic about their economic prospects than they were just six months ago, according to a new report from CUNA Mutual Group.
Although...
