"Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness," Benjamin Franklin once said. "The more of it one has, the more...
"At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security." — Jodi Rell, former Governor of Connecticut Pensions, once essential for retirement, have been steadily disappearing. Today,...
Do you work for a nonprofit or tax-exempt organization? In that case, you're probably driven by your desire to help others. But, who's going to take care of you when...
It's a no-brainer that planning for retirement is a serious business. The fear of outliving your savings, having to keep up with Medicare deadlines, making the decision when to take...
It's never too late to start planning for retirement. Retirement can be a time of great joy and excitement, but it can also be accompanied by boredom or loneliness. The...
After returning from the grocery store last week, I went to turn on my laptop. To my dismiss, it was now nothing more than a paperweight. In other words, it...
When it comes to retirement, we all have our own goals and visions. For my grandparents, they preferred to stay in the home that they paid off for several reasons....
Have you ever gone car shopping? Even if you aren't a car enthusiast, most people know that the vehicle should have basic safety features, like antilock backs and airbags. Most...
Let's not beat around the bush. When it comes to retirement, Americans are undersaving. How bad is it? Well, according to PwC's Retirement in America report, one in four Americans...
One of the major demographic changes happening in most developed countries is the aging of the population. Thanks to better medical infrastructure, new and more effective medical treatments and overall...
Annuities are a great way to invest, protect yourself from outliving your savings during retirement, and even protect a spouse or dependent from the financial consequences of your death. But,...
It's a common misconception that retirement is the end of your working life. In reality, it can be a time to reinvent yourself and do what you've always wanted to...
If you think budgeting and financial planning is only for those getting ready for retirement, think again. Budgeting during retirement is as important and even more so than during your...
How Much Should I Put Away for Retirement? What Are the Age-Related Retirement Savings Recommendations? The figures may look impressive. Why? According to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies' report,...
Money for retirement? Is that still a thing? Maybe not. Why bother to save? Global warming. Greenhouse gas. Don't be fooled. Money and more money are some reasons why a...
There's no question that annuities have their share of detractors. Some people complain about the fees associated with annuities, while others don't like the idea of tying up their money...
Regardless of opinions, women and men are different in many ways, both physically and psychologically. We have different motivations, and we traditionally fill different roles in society. In terms of...
Retirement is supposed to be the time to enjoy your golden years. It may seem like the perfect time in life, but it doesn't always work out that way. For...
As we grow older, many of us start to worry about the future and what will happen when we stop working. Will we be able to afford retirement? What if...
Annuities and 401(k)s are two popular tax-deferred investment vehicles that can provide income in retirement, which is one of the top priorities for the average retiree. However, while they share...