3 Hard Truths About How Much You Need to Retire

The average American has about $73,000 saved and more than $98,800 set aside for retirement. Yet the hard truth is that most Americans couldn’t save for retirement, even if they wanted to. For example, the average American household owes over $92,700 in debts. Meanwhile, the typical American worker is only making about $48,700 annually in […]

4 Great Countries to Retire to Where English is Spoken

Many Americans are retiring abroad to save money and make their retirement savings last longer. Over 413,000 American retirees access their Social Security benefits outside of the United States. However, many Americans are wary of retiring abroad. They will have to adjust to new cultures, downgrade standard of living lifestyles, and learn a new language. […]

4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Retirement

Retirement is a well-developed plan for post-working life. But, as Mike Tyson once said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. Many Americans don’t have enough money to retire. Or even if they want to, they waited until the last moment to start thinking about it. Unfortunately, even for those among […]

5 Types of Bond Funds for Retirees

Planning for retirement is a crucial financial milestone, and it requires thoughtful consideration of investment strategies to ensure a secure future. While equities have their place in a retirement portfolio, bond funds offer stability, income, and diversification. In this blog, we will explore five different types of bond funds that can play a pivotal role […]

Use Catch-Up 401(k) Contributions to Retire Better

Planning for a secure retirement requires diligent savings and strategic financial decisions. One powerful tool available to individuals aged 50 and above is catch-up contributions to their 401(k) retirement accounts. Catch-up contributions allow you to make additional contributions beyond the standard limits, providing an opportunity to boost your retirement savings. In this blog post, we […]

How to Start Retirement on the Right Foot

Most people spend years looking forward to retirement, and then the first week arrives and feels surprisingly strange. The meetings are gone, the alarm is off, and the calendar is suddenly, completely open, and for a lot of people, that freedom is more disorienting than they expected. That’s normal, and it doesn’t mean anything is […]