How to Choose Specific Index Funds for Retirement Based on Your Age
When you hear about investing for retirement, you usually hear about mutual funds. More specifically index funds. Especially if you have been reading my articles. It’s not just me. Index funds are...
View Article3 Ways to Start Investing for Retirement With $100 or Less
36% of Americans save absolutely nothing for retirement. 80% of people ages 30-54 believe they will not have enough money saved for retirement when the time comes. You know you need some sort of...
View ArticleHow to Build a Rock Solid Retirement Portfolio
A little diversity here, a little security there. There are several components to a well rounded retirement portfolio. You shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket, but you don’t need a whole bunch...
View ArticlePlan Your Finances Like a Game of Chess and Win the Retirement Game
This is a guest post by Douglas Goldstein, CFP ®. Read more about Douglas at the end of the post. Some people are planners and some aren’t. Which are you? Chess players are counted among the world’s...
View ArticleTSP Evolution Review – Gaming for Your Financial Future
Occasionally I come across a new tool that is extremely helpful. And then occasionally I come across a tool that’s just plain fun. I’ve found a new tool that’s both extremely helpful and just plain...
View ArticleThe Most Important Article You’ll Ever Read On Investing
There are few topics that have as much written about them and as much contrasting information as investing. Just knowing that is enough to scare most people away from investing at all. Is it really...
View Article6 Common Misconceptions About Retirement Accounts (And the Surprising Truth)
You’ve heard how important it is to fund your own retirement. You’ve heard that Social Security may not won’t be there for you. You’ve heard that you need to be investing in some type of IRA, 401k or...
View Article5 Steps to Take in Your 30s to Plan for Retirement
Today I have an awesome guest post from Bill Brown. Read more about him at the end of the post. It is never early to start saving for retirement. In fact, if you started saving in your early 20s,...
View ArticleCan Poor Internet Security Put Your Retirement in Jeopardy?
The Money Mini Blog proves its success in the quality of its content, providing information for beginner and experienced savers alike. I look forward to each of their posts and highly recommend this...
View ArticleUnderstanding Retirement Plans: Your Options and What’s Best for You
Retirement is always an interesting topic. It may be so far in the future that you haven’t really thought about it, it could be closer than you care to admit, or you could technically be retired right...
View ArticleHoliday Home in Spain: The Perfect Investment?
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve had some more UK-directed articles to balance the mix among all of you guys. This is an awesome article by Mike (read more about him after the post). For all of us...
View ArticleHow Low Interest Rates Are Affecting Retirement Plans
Interest rates are plummeting again and this is bad news for those who want to live on a fixed income in retirement. Ten years ago the ten year treasury yield was above 5%. Today it sits at 1.7%,...
View ArticleWhy I Budget (And Why You Don’t Have To)
The word “budget” sparks many different emotions. Some people swear by their budget. Some people swear at their budget. And others swear they had a budget, though they can’t seem to remember exactly...
View ArticleHow to Choose Specific Index Funds for Retirement Based on Your Age
When you hear about investing for retirement, you usually hear about mutual funds. More specifically index funds. Especially if you have been reading my articles. It’s not just me. Index funds are...
View Article6 Steps You Can Take to Retire Extremely Young
Retiring early is not for the faint of heart, but it should be the goal of everyone out there. By working hard and living frugally, you can save and invest enough money to retire in your 30s or 40s....
View ArticleHow to Retire Early: 10 Simple Steps to Implement Today
We all think to retire early, but situations and sometimes our own disinclination to plan early for it blurs the chance. Most of us do not want to compromise on current lifestyle, and therefore, never...
View Article5 Simple Yet Effective Ways to Plan for Retirement [Infographic]
Retirement is a complex topic. This is an awesome infographic that simplifies everything. Start small and grow your savings The magic word is compound interest, which, in its most basic terms means...
View Article5 Tips for Painless Retirement Planning
The reality is health insurance costs don’t go away come retirement. In fact, as CNN Money reports, now that you don’t have employer-covered health insurance, your options could be costlier....
View ArticleHow to Invest for a Secure Retirement
The investment decisions you make today have a huge impact on the amount of income you can generate in retirement. Investors need to understand the risks and potential rewards of a variety of...
View ArticleWhen is the Best Time to Retire?
Today I have an awesome guest post from David Warren, the senior writer and lead researcher at HardStacks. Read more about him at the end of the post. Many people dream of retiring early at 50 and...
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