There is so much stigma around money. A 2018 Capital Group survey reported that people are more comfortable talking about race, sex, politics and mental illness with their friends than they were talking about their salary, debt and retirement savings. These feelings around money…
8 ways to cut housing costs in retirement
It’s not unusual for people to look for ways to cut housing costs, and it’s especially true of older adults who may be looking for ways to retire early or make life on a fixed income more comfortable.
From the traditional approach of downsizing to the more…
7 of the fastest ways to catch up on retirement savings
Are you among the millions of workers who have fallen behind on retirement savings?
Many workers have not made a serious plan to save for their golden years. If you can, start turning that situation around now…
3 surefire ways to increase retirement savings
Investing for retirement is crucial for your future financial security since Social Security likely can’t fully cover your costs after you stop getting paychecks. Unfortunately, many Americans are behind on funding their nest egg and with good reason — putting aside money for the distant future can be…
5 ways to double your money
Are you looking to double your money? With interest rates so low, it’s hard to use a bank account to make any significant amount of money these days.
In order for investors to potentially double or even triple their money, they’ll often have to take on some risk for that potential reward…
6 ways to guarantee yourself a steady retirement income
If you want a smooth retirement, it’s not enough to simply tuck away part of your paycheck during your working years and worry about the rest later.
You must make sure money will keep flowing when you need it and make plans to weather an unpredictable future…
What is a budget calendar – and do I need one?
Most of us rely on calendars to keep track of everything in our lives, from doctor appointments to vacations. Why not use one to keep track of your finances as well? For example, you may have that doctor visit marked, but have you also written down the amount of your copay? And do...