David Lerner Associates: The American Retirement Crisis
The growth in the older age group has changed the face of the U.S.workforce. The share of workers age 55 and over hit 22 percent in July 2014. That is the highest since record-keeping began in 1948.
Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way
Gone are the days when the typical American woman was a stay-at-home mom. Today they are making waves - and money - in the business world
Comprehensive Financial Planners are Better Off
October is Financial Planning month. Why should we pay attention to financial planning? A report by Princeton Survey Research Associates International reveals that there is a direct correlation between affluence and financial planning.
David Lerner Associates: Retirement Income Gender Gap
One of the most important factors is retirement planning is to figure out your retirement income needs. There are many reasons why women are more likely than men to face a retirement income shortfall.
David Lerner Associates: Retirement Income Gender Gap
One of the most important factors is retirement planning is to figure out your retirement income needs. There are many reasons why women are more likely than men to face a retirement income shortfall.
American Women in Business
Nine million companies in the U.S. are women-owned. They employ almost 8 million people and produce $4 trillion in sales. That is a big chunk of the U.S. economy in the hands of capable women.
Women Business Owners Still Face Financial Challenges
Although the number of women-owned businesses is on the rise, they still face some financial challenges. The Census Bureau is Survey of Business Owners shows that while women own 36 percent of businesses in the U.S. only 11.3 percent of the sales revenue generated went to female-owned businesses.
Connect Your Financial Goals to the Rest of Your Life
Most Americans strive for a fulfilled life - a good job, a nice home,, a family, and a bright future. However, statistics show that this American Dream is not a reality for far too many.
Three Things That Can Derail Your Retirement
The American Dream - work hard and retire comfortably at 65 - is more of a dream than a reality for most seniors. A new GAO analysis finds that among households with members aged 55 or older, nearly 29 percent have neither retirement savings nor a traditional pension plan.
David Lerner Associates: 5 Financial Lessons for College Students
Millions of young Americans will be leaving home for the first time this fall. Along with many other freedoms they will experience, they will also have to manage their own finances, probably for the first time.