Retirement Strategies for the Almost Retired
The average pre-retirement Boomer only has about $9000 per year in retirement income headed their way and a shocking one-third of Americans say they have zero retirement savings.
Getting Your Finances in Order
Just over 40 percent of Americans say they would give themselves a perfect score when it came to managing their money, but 29 percent of them don’t handle their finances very well at all.
Mortgage Fraud-How Seniors Can Avoid It
There is a scam that combines identity theft and mortgage fraud. The FBI says house stealing is not widespread, but it's a crime they are monitoring closely.
Women at Risk
Women have historically had less financial freedom than their male counterparts and the problem is, that for certain women, their retirement is at risk - and it isn’t whom you might think
Choosing a Financial Advisor
Choosing a financial advisor is a big decision. Making sure that your money is in safe hands should be obvious, but how do you do that, and what do you need to avoid?
What You Can Do About Financial Fraud
The best defense against investment fraud is an educated and skeptical consumer. That is why due diligence is necessary. Here are some things you can do to help protect yourself from fraud.
Retirement: Top 5 Most Expensive States
One of the things to consider is where to live and what the cost of living will be when you retire. These are the most expensive states for retirees.
Planning for College Costs
College costs have gone up significantly.2009 saw low-income families paying $17,404 for college while high-income families were shelling out over $34K. By 2017-2018 low-income families were paying over $28,400.