Women are saving less than men for retirement. Does that shock anyone? It doesn’t shock me. I figure that because women typically make less than men they naturally would save less for retirement. First they aren’t just saving less than men, but considerably less. On average women are saving $34,000 while men are saving $70,000. […]
Category: Retirement
Changes that Can Impact Your Retirement Savings
Gone are the days of the set and forget retirement plan. If you are still in that mentality and haven’t taken a moment to check where you are at with your retirement you should reevaluate your sitation. Over time there are variables that can affect your retirement nest egg. Because there are so many different […]
Jump Start Your Retirement in 2014
Making your retirement should be a priority when the economic future is so unstable. Will Social Security still be available in 20 years, and even then Social Security is only designed to be a retirement aid and not the majority of your retirement. Pensions are a thing of the past and should not be relied […]
Tips to Help You Retire Early
Do you find yourself working late or even on weekends? Maybe your work is holding you back from taking that vacation you have always wanted. If that is the case for you then I bet the thought of retirement sounds really good. Being able to wake up and do as you wish; maybe a round […]
Now is a Good Time to Check Your Retirement
We have talked about retirement extensively but now that it is the beginning of another year it is a wise decisions to step back and evaluate your retirement to make sure you are on track to be retirement ready. Looking over this infographic is a good start. Some of the numbers on the infographic are […]
Help Your Parents Prepare for Retirement
It can be a lot of work helping people get ready for retirement, especially if they are your parents. Most children don't even think of helping their parents for retirement, but the more you prepare your parents for retirement the less burdensome it will be on you. Sitting down with your parents and talking about […]
Debt vs Retirement
We continue to hear over and over again that saving for retirement is a must. Are we as Americans getting the big picture though? There is a growing trend that sure makes me worried. We happen to be acquiring more debt than what we are saving for retirement. Get the full story.. […]