5 Top Finance Tips No Matter Your Age
Whether you are in college or even about to retire, there are a few things that you should be doing to make sure you are financially safe and secure. The following pointers are things that can be done by anyone who wants to make sure that they have control of their finances, both in the present and looking towards the future.
September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month. In the past many families have viewed life insurance primarily as a way to pay for funeral expenses but it is become much more than that today. Now it is seen as an integral part of estate planning.
Retirement Planning and Financial Professionals
When planning for retirement, making sure the information you have is accurate is very important. How do you know that the person you are trusting with your future has the right information?
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.