The trouble with retiring is that you never get a day off afterward. Retirement is no joke. A retirement fund must sustain your post-working life for as long as you live. But retirement is also not a one-size-fits-all situation. While it’s an positive life goal to attain, retirement has several harsh realities attached to it. […]
Maintaining a personal budget is an essential aspect of financial well-being. It helps you control your expenses, save for the future, and achieve your financial goals. However, sticking to a budget can be challenging, especially when faced with temptations and unexpected expenses. In this post, we will explore several effective strategies to help you stay […]
I recently came across an interesting recently entitled “Old Age and the Decline in Financial Literacy.” It was authored by a couple professors from Texas Tech and one from University of Missouri. It was published in October 2015. Basically, the study provides empirical proof that knowledge of basic financial concepts, including investing, declines appreciably after age […]
It’s important to think about how you can minimize your tax bill and maximize your savings all year, not just at tax time. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can implement throughout the year to save on taxes. Here are seven smart ways to save on taxes all year long. Contribute to retirement accounts Contributing […]
Investing in real estate can be a great way to generate passive income and build long-term wealth. However, not everyone can afford to buy physical property, as it usually requires a large amount of capital. Moreover, not everyone can afford to invest the kind of time, money, and effort needed to maintain a real estate […]
Buying a home is considered a part of the American dream and a personal lifetime investment for a homeowner. However, the reality of homeownership can be less uplifting. Owning a home requires the homeowner to be able to afford monthly and recurring expenses like mortgage payments, insurance, repairs, and so on. Many aspiring homeowners end […]
With the pandemic at hand, many have lost their jobs or have been temporarily unable to go back to work, leaving a lot of uncertainty and empty wallets. In these times, it is best to be able to find ways to get cash quickly for upcoming bills and other expenditures. Here are five items around […]
As a taxpayer, one of your primary objectives is to lower your tax liability toward the government. There are many legal ways to do this: IRA contributions, charitable donations, and contributions to 401(k)s are all good examples. There is also another way, a strategy called tax loss harvesting. Here are critical facts about tax loss […]
If you took Social Security benefits too early and regret your decision, there are a few options available to potentially rectify the situation. Keep in mind that the strategies available to you may depend on your specific circumstances, age, and the time that has passed since you started receiving benefits. Here are some steps you […]
Sometimes the key to a successful retirement is to calculate the moment in life when you can retire on your own terms, instead of having retirement forced upon you. Hopefully, the droves of Americans now retiring are retiring on their own terms. More than half of Americans over the age of 55 have officially retired. […]
