Anyone who knows me well is aware of the fact that I go a little overboard during the holidays. I overload on movies like Elf, A Muppets Christmas Carol, and A Christmas Story. I have the [...]
As mentioned in part I: Sustainable Withdrawal Rates, estimating the correct amount to withdraw from your retirement savings is critical in ensuring you make your investments last for your entire life as well as your spouses. [...]
You’ve worked hard your entire life and you’ve saved diligently to make sure you’d have financial freedom in retirement. Now that you are either in retirement or getting close to it, you need to make sure [...]
reposted from Kiplinger.comby: Kimberly LankfordFrom Kiplinger's Personal Finance, November 2014 Mackey McNeill, a CPA and personal financial specialist in Bellevue, Ky., talks with clients in their fifties and early sixties about protecting their retirement savings from potential long-term-care expenses—which [...]
reposted from SheKnows.comby Mary McCoy When I was in my early 20s, I fell in love with a guy who had an abysmal credit score. He was open about it, and I was willing to give [...]
According to the latest Census Bureau report, the estimated U.S. population for the 2013 survey was 313.4 million compared to 311.1 million in 2012, yet the total percentage of uninsured dropped from 15.4% in 2012 to [...]
News flash …. HOT off the press …. And one that falls squarely into the laps of the Gen Y / Millennial generation!! Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture released its’ annual report [...]
This is a five part blog series focused on the financial aspects of having children. Specifically, the issues one should consider prior to bringing a child into a family. This is part two, Budgeting for Baby. [...]
Workplace savings plans survive the test of time Work place savings plans, such as the 401(k) and 403(b), have proven to be highly successful in providing the best way for American workers to save for [...]
Making decisions about your retirement account can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unsure about your knowledge of investments. However, the following basic rules can help you make smarter choices regardless of whether you have some [...]
