Asset Allocation
If you live in or have visited a big city, you’ve probably run into street vendors – people who sell…
9 Facts About Retirement
Retirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members….
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
An orchestra is merely a collection of instruments, each of which brings a unique sound. It is only when a…
What is an Annuity?
Individuals hold more than $2.0 trillion in annuity contracts; a tidy sum considering an estimated $7.4 trillion is held in…
Your Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough?
Have you ever had one of those months? The water heater stops heating, the dishwasher stop washing and your family…
The Cost of Procrastination
You’ve experienced one of the costs of procrastination. Procrastination can cause missed deadlines, missed opportunities, and just plain missing out. Procrastination…
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
For many people, retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here’s a quick review of the six main…
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
One survey found that 77% of military personnel have some financial worries, mostly regarding their lack of savings to cover…
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
Roughly 3.3 million baby boomers are planning to retire abroad. Their motivations may be many, but popular reasons include greater affordability,…
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Ways Parents Can Help Their Boomerang Kids
It’s been called the new retirement wild card. But it’s not inflation, health-care costs, or taxes, though those things certainly…
What is the importance of a diversified portfolio in retirement?
It’s difficult enough to plan and save right for retirement, given today’s topsy-turvy financial markets. What’s more, it can be…