Posts Tagged ‘retirement planning’
Why saving money isn’t all you need to do to get retirement right
If you asked people approaching their planned retirement age if they wish they had saved more in their earlier working years, almost all would say “yes.” Without a time machine,…
Read MoreWhich Millennials are failing to save for retirement?
For a variety of reasons, people have been saying that younger adults (Millennials, specifically) aren’t saving enough for their retirement. Some will say it’s the crushing debt from student loans…
Read MoreCan I live on my Social Security when I retire?
No, you probably cannot. Social Security is not designed to replace your full working wages. It’s intended to cover only approximately 40 percent of the income you earned while working.…
Read MoreDo you need more certainty in retirement?
When we’re in the workforce during our accumulation years, the last thing we want to see with our finances is too much stability. We want growth, and lots of it!…
Read MoreHow much do I need to save for retirement?
How much is “enough” for retirement is a very personal question – it varies greatly from one person or family to another. Here are just a few of the things…
Read MoreHow soon do I need to start saving for retirement?
Retirement today is very different than it was half a century ago. In the past, many received pensions from their lifelong employers after they retired. Combining that pension with Social…
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