Are You Facing A Retirement Income Shortfall?
According to a study by TransAmerica women are far less confident of their ability to retire with a comfortable lifestyle. The same study shows that most women are planning to retire at 65, or not at all, continuing to work into their retirement years.
FINRA Finds Most Americans are Financially Better Off in 2016
Americans are finding it easier to pay their bills and are increasingly satisfied with their finances, but this does not apply to everyone. Minorities and young people are still feeling the pinch
Financial Planning for Retirement
The average retirement age is somewhere between 62 and 65. In order to retire by 65, you will likely need to have accumulated a sizable nest egg by the time you reach your 60s.
Estate Planning Essential Documents
According to the American Bar Association, more than half of Americans pass away without a will or an estate plan. If you consider the age when a person should be giving serious thought to these things, 62% of Americans aged 45-54, and an even higher percentage of women that age have not drafted wills. Here is a brief overview of the types of documents that are essential to any estate plan, and the reasons why.
3 Steps to Eliminate Credit Card Debt
When it comes to debt, it can be debated whether there is such a thing as "good" or "bad" debt. Either way, eliminating credit card debt is always a good idea. Consider these three steps for getting out of credit card debt.
Death and Debt
The death of a spouse is heartbreaking and something that no one really wants to think about. Unfortunately, it is something that needs to be considered and a plan put in place to ease the major adjustment in one is life. The surviving spouse faces more than just overwhelming emotions - he or she may also face the challenge of handling a loved one is outstanding debts.
5 Steps for a Better Retirement
Do you worry about your retirement? According to experts, you should be worried. A Government Accountability Office analysis found that average Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 have saved only about $104,000 in retirement savings.
Financial Lessons for College Students
Almost 2 million students are expected to graduate this year, and according to some reports they will be entering a very positive job market. Along with many other freedoms graduates will experience once they end their school career, they will also have to manage their own finances, probably for the first time.