Do Not Go Into Retirement Without a Budget
There are few tasks in life that Americans avoid as much as they do a household budget. According to Gallup’s economy and personal finance survey, …
They turned their hobbies into encore careers
What do people dream of when they near the end of their careers and look ahead to retirement? For many, it’s to do the things …
How to Find Hidden Retirement Money
BABY BOOMERS HAVE worked an average of 12 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. During each job change, a retirement account can …
Where’s Your Retirement Emergency Fund?
By now, most people know that financial planners recommend you keep three to six month’s expenses tucked away in case of emergency or unemployment. It …
Checklist for Handling the Death of a Spouse
Here’s what to do when a loved one dies. The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, but don’t …
6 Signs It’s Time to Retire
Sometimes your emotions can be more of an obstacle to retirement than your finances. It can be difficult to figure out when you are truly …
What to Do With Your Pension Fund When You Retire
Retiring with a pension is more complicated than simply claiming your payments. FIGURING OUT WHAT TO DO with your company pension when you retire can …
Is an Annuity Right for You?
Pensions, once a bedrock of our retirement system, are basically gone in the private sector, replaced by employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans. Workers must now figure …
More than half of Black-owned businesses may not survive COVID-19
One report found 41 percent of Black-owned businesses have been shuttered by COVID-19 compared to just 17 percent of white-owned businesses. For Monique Greenwood, this …
Your Midyear Retirement Finances Review
Make sure you are taking advantage of retirement savings opportunities and avoiding penalties. THE HALFWAY POINT through the year is the perfect time to get …
Never Retire: Why People Are Still Working in Their 70s and 80s
Many people continue working because they enjoy the job and like socializing with co-workers. IT’S NOT UNCOMMON FOR baby boomers to continue to work well …
How to Find a Bridge Job Second Career
Start planning now for the bridge job that will take you into retirement. THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic has already had a huge impact on the way …
