There has been a great deal of talk and speculation about the Social Security program lately — and for good reason. Social Security is projected to be insolvent relatively soon, and it does not help that government accounting practices are constantly “borrowing” from Social Security. As a result of some of the tricky math going on, we may not even have until 2037 before the system goes bust.>>> [Read More]
Tag Archive: Retirement
Are You Ready to Retire?
While things are still a bit tough for some people right now, it doesn’t mean that retirement is entirely out of the question. Some are finding that retirement now can be a great thing — as long as they are ready for it.>>> [Read More]
What Do YOU Want Out of Retirement?
One of the essential issues of personal finance is that it is vital that you consider what you want out of life, and how you can use money to reach those goals. Money really is more of a means to an end, and it is vital that you consider what you want out of retirement. As you plan to retire, and begin saving money for that not-as-distant-as-you-might-think day when you want to leave the rat race, the first thing you need to do is figure out what you want out of retirement. It may sound selfish, but if you need take care of you first. If you don’t know where you are going, and why you are going there, you can’t create an effective financial plan. And retirement is a pretty big financial destination.>>> [Read More]
3 Tips for Stretching Your Retirement Account
3 things you can do to stretch your retirement funds.
