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3 Tips to be Financially Healthy in the New Year
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association said that 62% of Americans report being stressed about money. There’s no better time than New Year’s to review your current situation and make resolutions to be financially healthy in the New Year. However, it’s interesting to note that according to a Nielson survey, only 25% of Americans will actually include New [...]
Your Retirement Planning List: Did You Check It Twice?
Regardless of whether you believe in Santa Claus or not, it’s hard not to embrace the holiday spirit. The sounds and sights of the holiday season are inescapable. Even though it’s a time of celebration, it’s still a busy time. Everyone seems to be rushing around doing last minute shopping (or returns), or getting ready to travel somewhere. When shopping, [...]
Get the Right Advice
Everyone knows that December starts the holiday season, but for movie fans, it’s also the start of awards season. A slew of great movies are coming to theaters near you, from the historical thriller Marshall to the crime satire Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. But few movies have gotten more press than Lady Bird, a coming-of-age story that’s now the highest-rated film ever on Rotten [...]
3 Things You May Not Know About Retirement
Many of us look forward to retirement as the reward for a lifetime of hard work. However, many retirees are caught off guard by the simple facts of their new life in retirement. Here are three things you should know about before you leave the working world for good. First is that required minimum distributions can seriously raise your costs. [...]
Budget with Your Desired Lifestyle in Mind
Although one of the most common retirement planning questions is, “How much money will I need for a successful retirement?”, it may be more important to focus on how much income you’ll need during each of your retirement years. And, in order to do that in an effective manner, you’ll want to try and create a budget with your desired [...]
Quick Tips for Your Charitable Giving Strategy
Philanthropy is an important aspect in many people’s lives because there’s no better feeling than knowing you’re doing your part to help a great cause, and to help improve the lives of those less fortunate than you. And, giving your hard-earned retirement dollars to charity can be a highly tax-efficient use of your savings. But, before you choose where and [...]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Retirement
There’s no getting around it: the holiday season is here. Stores are playing Christmas tunes, there’s bright lights in front of every house, and everyone is beginning to bake their delicious, homemade holiday treats. Walk downtown and the sidewalks are filled with carolers and Holiday shoppers. Now, turn on the TV and you’re bound to be bombarded with Christmas ads. [...]
Boost Your Retirement Income with Real Estate
Today, the median price for a single-family home is now 23% higher than it was in 2007, right before the financial crash. If the sound of that has you concerned, just remember that there are dozens of ways to invest in real estate without exposing yourself to direct, unnecessary risk. Real estate investments have always been a part of balanced [...]
