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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?
It's common advice for retirees to keep their home mortgage as a lien against their property and use their life savings to pay for their living expenses in retirement. That's because home equity has been one of the best investments for...
Read MoreRetirement Income and Your 401K: New Ways to Create Retirement Income and Make Your 401K Pay Off Lik
Are you worried about your retirement income? You're not alone. Many people are concerned that they won't have enough money to live on in retirement. One way to help ensure a comfortable retirement is to ensure your 401k is working for...
Read MoreDon't Worry if You Aren't Ready for Retirement
Don't worry too much about the retirement age, retirement benefits, and the ways to save for that special day when it all ends. The great news is you don't have to be ready to retire to enjoy life as long as you can live a healthy...
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Social Security Benefits While Working
Social Security benefits are available to most people who work in the United States. Social Security retirement, disability and dependents benefits are available to workers who have paid into the system — but only if you're...
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Are There Downsides to Retirement?
No one ever tells you the downsides to retirement. When you're working, your friends and family members are always asking, "When are you going to retire?" They paint a rosy picture of retirees spending their days on the golf course or...
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How Much Will you Really Spend in Retirement? 10 factors to consider
How much money will you need to have saved for retirement? This is a question that many people are asking these days. The answer is not always easy to determine, as many factors need to be considered. In this article, we will discuss...
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What is the SECURE Act?
Based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 55% of civilian adults take part in workplace retirement plans. Even those who invest fall short of the recommended percentage of their yearly earnings. Wealth management Vanguard data...
Read MoreWhat Are I Bonds and How Do I Buy Them?
I bonds are a form of U.S. savings bond meant to protect the value of an investor’s moneyfrom inflation. The U.S. Treasury issued them to safeguard your money from losing value. The interest rates for I bonds are regularly...
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