The End of an Era
Two days after its 11th birthday, one of the longest bull markets in history ended. Over the last couple of...
Tax Considerations for Retirees
The federal government offers some major tax breaks for older Americans. Some of these perks deserve more publicity than they...
Is Generation X Preparing Adequately for Retirement?
If you were born during 1965-80, you belong to “Generation X.” Ten or twenty years ago, you may have thought...
When You Retire Without Enough
How much have you saved for retirement?Are you on pace to amass a retirement fund of $1 million by age...
Searching for Health Coverage in the Years Before Medicare
If you retire before age 65, you must be prepared to address two insurance issues.One, finding health coverage in the...
Filling Out the FAFSA
October is here – the ideal time for college students to apply for financial aid. October 1, in fact, marks...
Smart Financial & Insurance Moves for New Parents
Being a parent means being responsible to a degree you never have been before.That elevated responsibility also impacts your financial...
Retirees, Check Your Withholding
The Internal Revenue Service has a message for you.You may need to adjust the amount withheld from your paycheck or...
Build Your Rainy Day Fund
Sometimes, life gets expensive. A little bad luck or a twist of fate can hit us right in the checkbook...
Why Do People Put Off Saving for Retirement?
Common wisdom says that you should start saving for retirement as soon as you can. Why dosome people wait decades...