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 plans, new business ideas, or moving to that Italian villa? Whatever your plans are, you want to ensure you aren’t just comfortable during retirement, but that […]
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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 overwhelming. You have to plan for a future you are decades away from facing. A lot can happen on this road called life, but you
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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 risks, risks of outliving one’s resources, and risks associated with aging. As a follow-up to that guidance, below is the remaining list of 20 things
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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 Joneses. That’s why numerous studies show that most Americans are ill prepared for retirement: Many people in the U.S. have more credit card debt than savings.
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Q: I am Almost 63 Years of Age and Thinking of Retirement. What Should I Do at the Present Time to Make this a Reality in 2 or 3 Years? I am a Registered Nurse Working Full Time in a Hospital. A: Retiring in two to three short years from now means you’ve got to
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Many people are cutting back their contributions to their retirement plans, such as to their 401(k) or IRA because of the deflating U.S. economy and even their deflating pocketbooks. If you’re one of those people, or are one considering saving money by not contributing to retirement, that’s not the way to go. You’ll only feel
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