When you think of walking out of the office for the last time—or dialing down your entrepreneurial dealings—how do you envision life to be? Is it filled with travel... read more →
Planning for your retirement can be an exciting endeavor, but also a scary prospect if you feel financially unprepared.
So how do you know if you’re really economically ready to say goodbye to your colleagues and check out of the workforce?
Articles in this category answer many of your questions about retirement planning, saving for retirement and various retirement topics.
You will find additional articles on retirement in my column that I write for AARP.org
Whether you're 25 or 55, you've likely come across countless articles talking about how to prepare for retirement. While the advice may be well-thought-out, and even helpful, it can be... read more →
The goal of retirement is to have enough money to live out the rest of your days comfortably. However, what happens if your spending outpaces your retirement income? Statistics are... read more →
Have you ever waited until the wee hours of the morning to study for an exam at the very last minute? Or you didn’t make a dentist appointment until you... read more →
Q. I am a 61, single parent, and can’t seem to come up with a strategy to get out of debt. Is it ok to take a loan from a... read more →
Retirees on a fixed income often have a hard enough time making ends meet, often due to a lack of savings. Now a new survey suggests that many retirees –... read more →
Let's face it,saving for retirement isn't easy. It may be even tougher when you're single. According to the 15th annual Transamerica Retirement Survey published last year, 45 percent of unmarried... read more →
Are you and your spouse ready for retirement? Even if you have saved an adequate amount in your nest-egg, there are additional issues that many couples overlook. Here are 3... read more →
Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial decisions you will make during your life. Over 66% of today’s recipients are totally or critically... read more →
How many years are you away from retirement? Regardless of whether... read more →
Whether you’re thinking of retiring three years from now or 30 years into the future, it’s... read more →
What’s the biggest threat to your future retirement security? If you guessed the disappearance of Social Security, getting downsized in the years before you’d planned to retire, or even losing... read more →
Detroit has become such a complicated financial mess – with its pension problems and the city’s bankruptcy filing – that many people don’t fully understand the nuts and bolts of... read more →
In a previous column on planning for retirement, I explained the first 11 risks of 20 things that can ruin your retirement. That prior article highlighted a variety of investment... read more →
Planning for retirement often takes a backseat to today’s concerns – whether it’s paying current bills, dealing with immediate family issues or just trying to keep up with the... read more →
