Things to do now so you can retire a millionaire
When it comes to planning and preparing for retirement, you are never young enough to start. For some, retirement can seem so far away but those people that are nearing retirement age can attest that time really does fly by. Rather than making time the enemy, why not make it your biggest asset? The […]
Retirement Doesn’t Mean You Are Done Working
When you hit the time to retire, what do you envision? Are you sitting on a beach every day drinking an ice-cold beverage? Or are you traveling the world and seeing everything on your bucket list? Well, that will be great for a while. However, there may come a time when you are using too […]
Financial Benefits of Medicare
Sixty-five can be considered the golden age because once you hit it, you don’t have to worry about all your retirement going towards health insurance. It’s hard enough planning for retirement and trying to decide how much money you will need to live off of comfortably for the rest of your life; and adding healthcare […]
How to Pay for College without Scholarships
There’s no question that college costs a pretty penny. There’s a lot of pressure to apply for scholarships to help pay for it. What happens if you don’t receive any scholarship money though? How will you pay for school? Here are a few alternative options for funding your education. Grants Grants are typically rewarded by […]
Avoid these Retirement Saving Regrets
What are some of the biggest regrets retirees have surrounding their savings? Let’s take a look at a few that you’ll want to make sure you avoid. Failing to Diversify There are many ways to save money for retirement. Often times, people contribute their entire retirement savings into pre- tax savings accounts. However, it’s good […]
Financial Perks of Turning 65
Turning 65 may seem scary at first, you are finally retirement age, but the big question still looms overhead; do I have enough money to actually retire? There are more financial benefits out there than you may realize. Some are small financial perks that will save you a dollar here or there, which all add […]
Fears of Those Entering Retirement
With most big milestones in life, they come with excitement and fear. You are reaching the point in life where the workforce will not rule you. When you get up and what you do during the day will be solely up to your discretion. On the other hand, your earning days are over the fluctuation […]
What To Know About A 529 Plan
Saving for college comes with a lot of choices. What type of college fund is the right choice for your situation? Or will you just use a standard savings account to keep track of your college money. One type of college fund you should be aware of is the 529 plan. There are a lot […]
Compounding Interest and your Financial Future
When you are just settling into your career, the last thing on your mind is planning for retirement. Something a little more pressing on the brain will be things like paying off your student loans, saving up for a house or new car, things that will benefit you right now and well into the future. […]
How to Improve your Financial Literacy
Managing your money and doing it well is one of the greatest skills you can learn. Improve your financial literacy by using the following tips. All Cash Diet It’s easy to spend money when you’re using a credit or debit card. You swipe your card and you’re done! This makes it incredibly easy to overspend. […]