There are certain times in life when you feel really vulnerable as a consumer. These situations usually involve a specific area of expertise that the general public might only have surface-level knowledge. At some point or another you may find yourself at the mercy of a plumber, electrician, contractor, mechanic, jeweler, or anyone else with [...]
More than likely, Social Security will represent a portion of your monthly retirement income. But, how big of a role will it play in your overall retirement strategy? While Social Security won’t provide for your entire income in retirement, it can help supplement it in certain areas. So, make sure that you include a plan [...]
You’ve worked hard your entire working career to save enough money for retirement, but will it be enough? Did a simple mistake along the way crush your savings? Almost everyone has heard, at least once in their life, the phrase “a penny saved is a penny earned” but not too many people have actually lived [...]
In the olden days, retirement planning used to be much easier. You worked hard and for long enough to be eligible for a pension, saved a little along the way, and were well taken care of by the government. Nowadays, retirements last longer than ever and many Americans are struggling to save enough in order [...]
