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How Your Decisions Can Affect Your Future By : Robert Westervelt Personal finance involves making decisions that will impact your future – hopefully in a positive way. While you can’t predict the future, a little knowledge and a comprehensive financial plan will go a long way in helping you navigate the financial road of life and make the best decisions possible. I was speaking with a friend of mine a few weeks ago who has been working towards buying a house for some time now. He told me that he was finally in a position to move forward... Simple Solutions To Today's Harder Life - Work Less, Earn More By : David Vale This week I was punching around the radio dial and happened upon a talk show host who summed up today's challenging life in a single sentence. He said, "I'm absolutely convinced, life has gotten a lot harder in the last five years." You probably don't have to think long to understand why making a living is so much harder than it used to be. The sky-high cost of gas makes commuting to your job a major expense. Health insurance has gone through the roof and often costs an av... Saving For Retirement Is Something Many People Put Off, But Why? By : Robert Michael Saving for retirement is something many people put off and put off thinking they will start next year or the next. Then, all of a sudden, individuals are in their 40s or 50s and have no retirement money to speak of and then panic starts to sink in. However, there is no need to panic because there is still plenty of time to do some things to get your retirement account into shape. The things you need to do include coming up with a number you need for retirement, income sources... I Want To Catch Up On My Retirement Planning What Should I Do? By : Nocita Carter Good question and even better, you’re thinking in the right direction about your future which is someday retiring. If you’re one of those people who haven’t saved any or very much money for your retirement, it’s never too late for you to start now! It’s important that you do start and soon. It doesn’t take long for age to slip up on you fast if you know what I mean! So, just get started on your retirement planning now while you’re thinking about it. You may want to consider s... Are You Really Ready For Retirement? By : Yvonne Volante You just got your special gold pin, an expensive watch and a bonus check more than anyone else's at this year's company Christmas party. Who are you? This doesn't require three guesses. You are the about-to-be-retired, or the expected-to-retire employee. Everyone applauds, your company president makes a jaunty, tongue-in-cheek speech about you and your abilities, and you're basking in the spotlight. Or are you? Sometimes, the feeling of retirement isn't equivalent to... Top 10 Ways To Cut Spending By : Kristine McKinley Do you run out of money before you run out of month? Do you wonder where your money goes each month? Do you struggle to find money to invest for retirement, emergencies and other financial goals? Here are 10 tips to cut your spending and stretch your dollar to the max: 1. Consider dropping your home telephone line. Your cell phone is probably all you really need, and most likely it has free long distance. You could save $30 or more per month by dropping your “land line”. ... Why Prepare For Retirement? By : David Sanders Time goes so fast that some people are caught unaware that life has caught up with them. These people have been very busy taking care of their families that they have forgotten how to prepare for their future especially when they become too old to work. Every person should prepare for that time when they can just relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. People who have spent their fruitful years working and supporting their families should be given a chance to lay back, ... Five Steps To A Richer Retirement By : Kristine McKinley You’ve probably heard about the Nebraska meatpackers who won the largest lottery jackpot in the United States last week. One winner replied “I’ve been retired for about four days now” when asked what he would do with his winnings. His response did not surprise me; I’m sure my reaction would be similar! What does surprise me is that many Americans believe that they cannot retire comfortably unless they win the lottery. A survey by the Consumer Federation of America shows th... How Much Do You Need For Retirement By : Joseph Kenny With an increasing number of people scheduled to begin retirement in the next few years, it is important to begin thinking about the subject. Even if you’re not near the age of retirement yet, it’s a good idea to begin thinking about how you plan to fund your retirement as soon as possible. The sooner you begin to plan for retirement the more you can be sure your retirement won’t be plagued by money issues. So, how much money do you need for retirement? A lot of that answe... Getting Close To Retirement Age? By : Robert Michael If you find yourself getting close to retirement age without a nest egg, do not despair. There are still things you can do during your 40s and 50s to get yourself prepared for retirement. They include figuring out how much money you will need during retirement, income sources like social security or retirement pensions, setting goals, start contributing to your 401 (k), be aggressive, downsize, and eliminate debt to name a few. The first thing you should do if you find you... Little Or Nothing Saved At 50, You've Got To Act Fast. Here's My Simple Catch-Up Plan. By : Carl Hampton I've been receiving a great many letters lately that go something like this! "I'm about to turn 50 and I've just started planning for retirement! Any ideas?" Great question! Something you should have asked 15 to 20 years ago but never mind, better late than never. Most of the mail comes from self-employed people who broke the number one cardinal rule of self-employment - they didn't pay themselves first. They put everything back into their business. This predicament is ... What You Should Know About A 401k By : Heather Colman A 401k is a good place to start in planning for your future retirement, no matter how far away you may be from the actual time. A 401k account is a special type of savings account that is funded directly through your paycheck each pay period. How it works is that you and your employer determine the amount that is to be deducted from each paycheck you receive, then the employer determines your pre-tax earnings and deducts your 401k funds from the paycheck prior to taxes. On... Active Adult +55 Communities Got It All! By : Robert Flournoy Many people over 55 feel like they are living in a house that is too big or not properly laid out, has too much upkeep, or just does not provide them with the lifestyle they want or need. Adult communities are often a great compromise for individuals that still want to live on their own, but want to live in a community that will offer them fun as well as support from people their age. Active adult communities are for households that have at least one member over the age of... Security & Retirement By : Ken Charnly The word retirement should always be equated to “security”. This should be both financial and emotional security. Once a person has reached the ripe age of 50, he or she is bound to think of retiring. It all boils down to how your picture yourself living once you retire.
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