Good financial stewardship involves paying off debt and saving for the future, the latter of which is especially important considering the average retirement age in the United States is 65 and 63 for men and women, respectively. Considering life expectancy is rising, this leaves many Americans with several decades of no income outside of Social […]
Retirement doesn’t just happen. It requires careful planning and commitment to make sure you have the financial stability needed to support yourself into your golden years. If you’re thinking about retirement, there are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind. Here are 10 important tips for planning for retirement. 1. Start Investing Early […]
In this increasingly online world, people do not look at their digital assets in the same way they do their physical assets. However, everything from domain names to social media accounts can be considered assets. As you undertake the process of estate planning, you should be sure to include your digital assets. Making a list of […]
Many people fail to think about their retirement until their 40s or 50s. However, this is a mistake. Putting off retirement planning can force you to postpone your retirement, sell your home and downsize, or otherwise compromise your plans for your golden years. To make sure you’re fully prepared for your retirement, start planning today […]
When you are in the prime of your life, retirement may seem like a long way off in the future. Maybe this perception is the reason why 60 percent of Americans haven’t determined how much they’ll need for retirement. However, if you want to enjoy a financially secure retirement, now is the best time to […]
As you enter the last year before your retirement, it’s tempting to assume that all the retirement planning work you need to do is already done. After all, you’ve hopefully been able to spend decades preparing for this moment, so what could possibly be left to take care of? The truth, however, is that the year […]
Most of the general information you’ll find on retirement planning treats retirement as if it were a single, unchanging phase that begins when you stop working and lasts for the rest of your life. However, if you take a closer look, you’ll find that retirement consists of several distinct stages, each of which involves different expenses and […]
Planning for retirement is an important financial consideration that should be initiated as soon as possible. (However, it’s never too late to start the process.) A general rule of thumb recommended by some wealth management professionals is to save enough in your lifetime so that you can live off 80 percent of your pre-retirement income. […]
401(k) plans are hailed by many financial experts as one of the easiest and most convenient ways to save for retirement. However, according to data from the US Census Bureau, although an estimated 79 percent of American workers have access to a 401(k) plan through their employer, only 41 percent of those choose to take advantage […]
Do you find yourself thinking about retirement with just as much fear as excitement? If so, it’s not at all surprising; workplaces seem to be full of stories about people who stop working too soon and find themselves in dire financial straits during their retirement years. In fact, according to the 2020 Transamerica Retirement Survey […]