Boomers Saddled with Rising Debt Face a Tough Retirement
The patterns and type of debt amongst older Americans has changed significantly over the past few years. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the average 65 year old borrower has more debt than 65 year olds had in 2003.
Retirement Planning for Women
As with most things in life, retirement planning is slightly different for women than it is for men given the many challenges they face. To meet these financial challenges, women need to make retirement planning a priority.
3 Debts to Pay Off Before Retirement
Heading into your golden years one is likely to consider your financial landscape and take a look at prioritizing which debts to focus on before you retire.
10 Questions for Your Retirement
The old fashioned idea of working for 40 years, retiring with a good pension, and a comfortable retirement is no longer the norm. For older Americans who are nearing retirement age, there are many factors to consider.
FINRA Study Reveals Millennials Lack in Financial Capabilities
Given the financial challenges millennials face, the ability to make well-informed and effective financial choices is important for them. A FINRA National Study suggests that younger Americans lack the financial knowledge to make well-informed decisions and that they engage in behaviors that are detrimental to their financial health.
Basics of Life Insurance
Death is not the most pleasant of subjects to discuss. But deciding on how much life insurance - and which type of life insurance - to put in place might turn out to be the most important talk of all.
Top Financial Mistakes That Affect Your Retirement
As retirement approaches more and more Baby Boomers are taking stock of their financial decisions along the road to their golden years.
Women and Life Insurance
Women have more financial responsibilities than ever before. The hard truth is that death is inescapable, short of someone discovering a way to reverse aging permanently, and life insurance is not like other types of insurance. It is the only kind of insurance where the policyholder is guaranteed to need it at some point in time.