Are Low Yields the New Normal?
The phrase "the new normal" has been thrown around a lot lately to describe many different things. It was originally coined by author Roger McNamee in his 2004 book of this title, which describes how the 21st century represents a new era of heightened uncertainty, but also opportunity.
Budgeting Basics: Establishing a Household Budget
This is the second in a series of articles discussing financial literacy and what this means for Americans in the 21st century
Financial Literacy: What Does It Mean Today?
We are beginning a new series of articles discussing financial literacy and what this means for Americans in the 21st century.
David Lerner Associates Employees Participate in Blood Drive to Help Fellow New Yorkers
David Lerner Associates, a financial investment company, recently hosted a blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center at their corporate headquarters in Syosset, NY.
A Sure Thing? Not So Fast.
At some point in our lives most of us have heard a pitch for some kind of investment or money-making opportunity that was billed "a sure thing." If you are ever approached with such an opportunity, the best advice is usually to run, not walk, as fast as you can in the opposite direction! Simply put, this isnt how investing in the real world worksa fact that, unfortunately, some people have learned the hard way.
Enjoy Your Labor Day!
Next Monday, Americans will celebrate Labor Day for the 130th time since the holiday was first recognized in 1882. The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer, and it is celebrated by many people with parades, picnics, cookouts and trips to the beach or the lake.
Retirement Planning Strategies For Your 70s
By their late 60s and 70s, most Americans have either left the workforce altogether or scaled back to part-time work. But this does not mean that retirement planning ceases to be important in your 70s.
Retirement Planning Strategies For Your 60s
For many people, the 60s are the decade when they are nearing or ready to finally enter the retirement that they may have been planning for most of their lives.