Planning for Healthcare Costs in Retirement: What to Consider After 50
As you approach retirement, it’s essential to factor in one of the most significant and often underestimated expenses: healthcare. With rising medical costs and the potential need for long-term care, planning for healthcare expenses is crucial to protecting your retirement savings. Approximately half of U.S. adults...
Essential Financial Strategies for Today’s Young Adults
Young adults face unique financial challenges that require proactive and informed strategies. From managing student debt to building credit and saving for the future, understanding and implementing essential financial strategies is crucial. Let’s take a look at practical financial strategies for young adults to help...
The American Dream: Fading Hope or Evolving Reality?
The American Dream, a cornerstone of our national identity for many years, promises that anyone, regardless of background, can succeed through hard work and determination. Two recent studies show differing opinions about the attainability of The American Dream. Why are there changing views on the American...
Engineering and Art: A Dual Path to Career Success
For years, conventional wisdom has dictated that those seeking lucrative careers should pursue degrees in engineering or other STEM fields, avoiding the arts in favor of a higher earning potential. However, recent research suggests that the best path to career success may lie in combining...
National Retirement Security Week 2024
Successful retirement planning requires thoughtful preparation and consistent effort throughout your working years. A recent AARP survey found that among adults who regularly save for retirement, only 36 percent believe they will have enough money to achieve retirement security if they keep saving if they...
The World According to Poppy: Protecting the Work of a Lifetime
“My wife became ill. She wants to stay at home, but she needs 24-hour nursing care. I’m not sure how long we can afford that.” “When mom got sick, it fell on my siblings and me to care for her. My sister helped when she could,...
Retirement Savings Changes You Should Know About Before Year’s End
Over half of Americans need to catch up to their retirement savings goals. An additional 10 percent are uncertain about their retirement savings and planning status, according to a 2023 Bankrate survey. As the year draws to a close, it's crucial to stay informed about...
How to Get Smart About Credit
Credit plays a pivotal role in our financial lives. Whether you're looking to buy a house, start a business, or manage day-to-day expenses, understanding how credit works can make a difference. Get Smart About Credit Day is an annual event that aims to enhance consumers...