Financial Planning and You
The fact that October is Financial Planning Month should not escape your attention. Making sure that you have a plan in place is essential if you want to live your life without worrying.
Women and Their Finances
Surveys show that one quarter of the women in the United States are the primary financial decision makers in their households.
Cyber Security Awareness
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. With more and more mature Americans getting involved in the online community, the amount of scams targeting elders is ever on the rise.
Financial Education
October is National Learning and Development Month. It is important in both your professional and personal lives to keep learning, broadening, and advancing your skills. Especially when it comes to your financial education.
Long Term Care Planning
October is Long Term Care Planning Month. Nearly 70% of Americans 65 and older need long term care at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3 Tips for Boomers and Life Insurance
Many boomers have a lot to think about especially when it comes to taking care of their loved ones once they pass on.
Boomers and Debt
Debt is not something to take lightly. Patterns in debt and the type of debt that an older generation is finding itself in has changed over the past few years. In fact, it seems that Boomers are more in debt than they were 13 years ago.
Social Security and Divorced Women
For divorced women nearing retirement, time is ticking away and financial readiness is an essential factor to consider. The good news is that although Social Security can be a rather complex matter, divorced women are eligible for a benefit that equals one half of their ex spouse is full retirement amount.