Retirement
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Americans are increasingly responsible for planning their own retirements as pensions gradually go extinct. Combine that with longer life expectancies and weaker Social Security benefits, and many Americans worry they’ll run out of money in retirement. Although retirement has changed dramatically over the last 25 years, you have more resources than ever to help you
Whether your retirement is fast approaching or decades away, it is likely that you do not spend much time pondering what will happen when you stop working. Unfortunately, many people are unable to retire when they’d like to because of their financial situation. With careful planning, you can avoid this predicament. Planning ahead for retirement allows
If you’re not content with investing in the same old stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in your retirement account, you might want to create a self-directed IRA to invest in almost anything. Learn about the best providers for self-directed IRA accounts and how to choose the best one for you.
Financial professionals have been sounding the alarm for a while, warning that a retirement crisis is coming. You can take steps to prepare and avoid common planning pitfalls to ensure a financially secure retirement. Learn the most common retirement planning and savings mistakes you need to avoid.
If the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) teaches us nothing else, it proves that it’s possible to retire within five to 10 years of getting serious about it. But “possible” doesn’t mean “easy.” Learn the math behind how to retire early and tips to get you there faster.
Once upon a time, when you reached 65 or so, your colleagues threw a party for you, you ate a slice of store-bought cake, and then you retired and never worked another day. When the average life expectancy was 65, that might have made sense. But if you live until 95, do you really want
The financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement has gained popularity for obvious reasons. If escaping the rat race by building passive income streams appeals to you, there are many great resources to help guide you down the path. Find out the best books about FIRE and financial freedom.
When it comes to a retirement nest egg, $1 million isn’t what it used to be. So how far does a million dollars really take you in retirement — and what can you do to stretch your savings or retire with less? Read on to find out how far your money can go and how to set up a longer retirement.
The only constant in life is change. But it’s shocking how quickly the notion of retirement has changed in recent memory. A century ago, there was no Social Security, Medicare, or health insurance. Pensions didn’t take off in the private sector until the Internal Revenue Act of 1921 made pension contributions tax-deductible for corporations. Fast-forward
Who says you have to work until you’re 65? The FIRE movement aims to upend the traditional retirement timeline and allow followers to reach financial freedom and retire early. Learn how FIRE works and find out if it’s right for you here.
The almighty dollar can cause us more stress than work, family, and even our health, often because we spend too much and save too little — or nothing at all. Learn why you should maintain three types of savings — emergency, retirement, and personal savings — and how much you should save for each.
If you’re ready to roll over assets from a former employer’s 401(k) plan, you stand to extract serious value from the transaction — upward of $1,000, $2,000, even $3,000 for sizable accounts. Here are the best IRA rollover promotions available to U.S. investors right now.
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