Rethink Your Retirement Strategies
One important area of your financial well-being you should be thinking about in January is retirement. The good news is that Americans saved more in 2015 - 5.1% up from 4.6% in 2013. The bad news is that less of this money went to retirement funds.
David Lerner Associates: Financial Confidence Lower for Women and Seniors
Consumer sentiment fell slightly in December, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. The greatest decline was among women and people age 60 or older. The sentiment number is based on five components, and four of the five were down for women. Seniors perception of their person financial situation took a 13.6 point dive.
David Lerner Associates: Long Term Care Awareness
Long-Term Care and Alzheimer is Disease. Both topics deserve our attention and are serious issues in need to greater awareness. Nearly 70 percent of Americans 65 and older need long-term care at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
David Lerner Associates: Five Financial Threats That Could Derail Your Future
We all make plans for our future and try to cover all the bases. As much as we should like to believe that everything will go according to plan, we know that there are likely to be bumps and setbacks along the way. These five events are probably the most serious threats to a successful financial future.
Baby Boomers Working in Retirement Need Skills
For many Baby Boomers in the U.S., working during retirement has become a necessary part of the plan. This could mean finding a new job or moving from full-time to part-time in the job they have now. A new study shows that the number of available jobs in the middle-skill level (41% of all jobs) is decreasing, while low-skill and high-skill jobs have increased. This means that Baby Boomers expecting to work in retirement might need to rethink their plan.
David Lerner Associates: 5 Ways to Improve Your Personal Bottom Line in 2016
Many Americans are taking stock of 2015 as the end of the year approaches. According to a new study by Capital One, only 34 percent of Americans feel they accomplished some of their financial goals this year. So while we may be relieved to see the back of 2015, here are some tips that can help you improve on meeting your financial goals next year.
David Lerner Associates: The Pros and Cons of Robo-Advisors
A robo-advisor, or automated investment service, is an online wealth management service that provides automated, algorithm-based portfolio management advice without the use of human investment advisors. Sounds impressive, but what are the benefits versus the drawbacks?
David Lerner Associates: Financial Goals for 2016
With 2015 coming to an end, many Americans are taking stock of their accomplishments of the past year and setting goals for the coming 12 months. Here are some ideas to help achieve your financial goals this year.