If you are a regular reader, you can predict that my answer to the question of when you can retire is, “It depends.” That’s because it does depend what exactly you want out of your retirement and what exactly you have put into your retirement up to this point. Here are some ideas to help …
Archives for February 2019
What’s My 401k Statement Trying to Tell Me?
For most Americans, their 401k savings program at work is their single largest retirement asset. According to a recent report from Transamerica, “Thirty-nine percent [of baby boomers] expect their primary source of retirement income to be self-funded from accounts such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and IRAs or other savings.” The Pension Rights Center estimates that a full 65 percent …
Hate thinking about money? Here’s why it’s still important.
From time to time, I hear people say something like, “Thinking about financial goals gives me a bellyache. Why would I pay somebody to talk about them?” If that’s how you feel, you’re not alone. Most Americans experience some level of anxiety, insecurity or fear about financial issues, according to the Northwestern Mutual 2018 Planning …
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