Financial Literacy Lessons for Your Kids
Financial Literacy Month (also known as National Financial Capability Month) is an annual event taking place in April, centered on improving Americans understanding of financial principles and practices. Here are some basic financial lessons that can be taught to our children that will be of great use to them as they grow.
David Lerner Associates: Older Americans are Blazing a Trail to Retirement
The theme of Older Americans Month 2016 is Blaze a Trail. The idea is to use this theme to raise awareness about important issues facing older adults. Retirement is certainly one of those issues. According to the Government Accountability Office, among households with members aged 55 or older, nearly 29% have neither retirement savings nor a traditional pension plan.
David Lerner Associates: Financial Confidence Lower for Women and Seniors
Consumer sentiment fell slightly in December, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. The greatest decline was among women and people age 60 or older. The sentiment number is based on five components, and four of the five were down for women. Seniors perception of their person financial situation took a 13.6 point dive.
David Lerner Associates: Financial Planning in your 60s
In order to retire at age 65 you will likely need to have accumulated a sizable retirement nest egg by the time you reach your early 60s.
David Lerner Associates: Financial Planning in your 50s
There are financial challenges in every decade. These three financial resolutions address the challenges that are common in your 50s.
David Lerner Associates: Financial Planning in your 40s
October is Financial Planning month so it is a good time to take stock of your future goals and put plans in place. These three resolutions should be on your list if you are in your 40s
How Millennials are Changing the Student Loan Cycle
91 percent of millennial parents are determined not to perpetuate the loan cycle with their children. This is considerably higher than other generations - 76pecent of parents ages 36-45 and 74 percent of parents ages 46-55 said that debt caused them to use other strategies to cover college costs.
David Lerner Associates: 3 Financial Tips for Seniors
Studies show that the retirement age in America in creeping upward as many seniors choose to keep working longer. The easing of Social Security restrictions on earning income has also contributed to the trend.
David Lerner Associates: Housing Options for Older Individuals
As we grow older many of our needs (and wants) change. Children grow up and move away. Raking leaves from the lawn of the large house purchased 30 years ago to provide space and recreation for a family is probably no longer top of the list of things to do..
David Lerner Associates: Insurance Issues for Married Couples
It may seem like an odd thing to worry about when you are just starting out together, but the lack of adequate insurance protection can lead to financial disaster in the future