Almost There: What to Do 10 Years, 5 Years and 1 Year before Retirement
April 6th, 2012
Timing is an important part of the planning process.Retirement planning isn’t just about saving money until you reach your ideal retirement age. It’s about strategic lifestyle decisions and making certain ...
Planning for Retirement in Your Twenties
March 5th, 2012
It’s never too early to start saving.When you’re in your 20s, you have many different financial objectives. Paying off student loans, saving for a home and starting a family may ...
What Are Your Options for Saving Money?
March 5th, 2012
We’ll help you choose the account that’s your best fit.When you save your money at a financial institution, you can often choose between a savings account, a money market account, ...
How Credit Scores Can Impact Retirement Plans
February 3rd, 2012
What you need to know in order to plan for the futureAccording to a June 2011 article on FoxBusiness.com, retirees’ long credit histories are probably doing them many favors in ...
Investing for the Ages
May 26th, 2011
Understanding investment strategies for different phases of lifeLife is full of decisions. And that’s certainly the case when it comes to something as important as investing. With all the recent ...
The Good and Bad of Real Estate Investing
January 27th, 2011
Knowledge is key before you invest. With the ups and downs of the stock market, more and more investors are looking for investment alternatives. One option that’s growing in popularity ...
Starting Your Own Company – What You Need to Know
January 27th, 2011
It’s time to get down to business. Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), in 2009 there were 27.5 million small ...
Entrepreneurship: A New Opportunity in Retirement
November 26th, 2010
For an increasing number of people, retirement signals not the end of a career, but the beginning of a new phase—entrepreneurship. Many baby boomers see retirement as an opportunity to ...
A New Ball Game for Early Retirees
February 25th, 2010
An early retirement is on every- one’s “wish list.” A relaxing life- style in a warmer climate, or the pursuit of a hobby or personal interest typically characterizes the vision ...
Understanding the Consumer Price Index
February 25th, 2010
The highs and lows of the economy affect people and markets in a variety of ways. While some sectors may be thriving, others may be sluggish. One economic indicator used ...