financial planning
Turning $1k into $20k
Want to know the steps a recent retiree took to retire from her corporate position?
July 20, 2024
Want to know the steps a recent retiree took to retire from her corporate position?
Ever read the Chicken Soup For The Soul series? If so, then you’ll love today’s guest, Mark Victor Hansen, author of the beloved “Chicken Soup for the Soul.”
4% That’s how many retirees are financially secure On average, only 4% of individuals reaching the age of 65 are financially secure. And even more,
It’s not just about saving for retirement; it’s about strategically preparing for the lifestyle changes and financial realities that come with it.
Getting ready to collect your Social Security Benefits? If you spent part of your working life outside of the U.S., you may have more benefits than you think.
People often expect retirement to be about 20 years. But the average retirement may last much longer. Half of those currently aged 65 will live to be older than 83 years, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. In fact the latest U.S. Census found that the fastest-growing segment of our senior population (those at least 65 years old) is the 85 years and older group. What effect does this have on your retirement income?
If you’re living off traditional income from ‘safe’ income-based investments, such as GICs and T-bills, to preserve a legacy for your loved ones, consider an annuity/life combo policy to increase your income yet preserve your investment for a legacy.
If you’re living off traditional income from ‘safe’ income-based investments, such as GICs and T-bills, to preserve a legacy for your loved ones, consider an annuity/life combo policy to increase your income yet preserve your investment for a legacy.
Thinking about retiring before you start collecting Social Security? Doing so won’t reduce the benefit that you accrued before you stopped working—but it could produce a smaller benefit than your estimated benefits statement suggests.
If you think you’ll take your Social Security benefits early but still continue working, think again. It just doesn’t make good financial sense in some cases, depending on how much you earn. The Social Security Administration creates disincentives for taking Social Security before your full retirement age. And here’s how they work it.