Retirement Planning: Page 5
8 Ridiculous Mistakes You're Making with Your 401k – What Should I Do During Crazy Times?
In a time of economic uncertainty and fluctuating stock markets, people often ask me how to handle their 401(k)s. As you know, we are living in crazy times and continue...
What to Do with Your 401(k) During a Recession?
There's been a lot of press in the last year dedicated to asking whether or not we're in a recession. Because the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) calls recessions...
Average 401(k) Account Balances Plummeted Last Year. How Does Yours Compare to the Typical American's?
More Americans are taking hardship withdrawals from their accounts, too.
More Americans Are Retiring Abroad, Without a Massive Nest Egg — Here's How They Made the Leap
About 450,000 people received their social security benefits outside the U.S. at the end of 2021, up from 307,000 in 2008, according to the Social Security Administration.
10 of the Best Books on Social Security
Social Security benefits will eventually be paid to the majority of American workers. It may be possible to qualify for bigger Social Security payments and avoid payment reductions and withholdings...
Retirement and Health Care Costs: What You Need to Know
Every retiree or anyone who is in the process of retiring is concerned about the cost of health care. As reported in T. Rowe Price's Retirement Savings and Spending Study...
Make The Most of Your Retirement Savings: Don't Make These 6 Costly Mistakes
The Federal Reserve states that just 40% of the non-retired adult population in the US are confident with their retirement planning. This means that as much as 60% of Americans...
Retirees Are Earning Up to $20,000 Per Month With One Fully Remote Side Hustle
Quitting your day job doesn't mean you can't have an additional — and extremely lucrative — income stream.
How to Utilize Real Estate in Your Retirement Portfolio
Here's why owning real estate can be a great addition to your retirement portfolio and several ways you can utilize it.
The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement for Single Americans
The concept of retiring together with a partner or spouse may sound appealing. However, in reality, this is not always true. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, nearly a...
The Role of Real Estate in Your Retirement Plan
Diversifying your investments is the key to building a stable retirement portfolio. To diversify your investment portfolio even further, consider mutual funds instead of stocks, as well as bonds and...
The Importance of Diversifying Your Retirement Portfolio
I'm sure that you've heard the old saying, “don't put all your eggs in one basket.” Basically, it means don't keep all your valuables in one place. In the event...
These Are the Most and Least Affordable Places to Retire in The U.S.
The Northeast and West Coast are the least affordable, while areas in the Mountain State region tend to be ideal for retirees on a budget.
Retirement and Travel: Planning Your Dream Adventure
It's not until retirement that people can finally relax and plan the trips they've always wanted. Whether you're about to retire or have already retired, what better way to celebrate...
Retirement Planning for Couples: Joint or Individual Approaches
No matter how long you have been married or how many anniversaries you've celebrated, you're sure to know that you're stronger together than you are apart. Retirement savings are no...