Retirement
As the baby boomers age, about 10,000 Americans retire every day, and trend that expected to last for years to come. Meanwhile, the cost of living in the United States is often very high and cruelly unattainable for many of those same retirees. Only a small percentage of retirees retire some money. Most save nothing. […]
It is no secret that Americans love credit cards. Studies show that 75% of people in the country have at least one credit card and the average credit card holder has approximately $5,000 in debt. While credit cards can be extremely useful, carrying a large balance on a monthly basis is a bad idea. The […]
In this life there really is no such thing as “easy money.” Except, a treasure might just be jangling around in your coat pocket. Coin collectors search for rare, misprinted, uncirculated and one-of-a-kind error coins of value, and that includes pennies! If you know what you’re looking for, that discarded chuck of metal in your desk […]
Managing multiple debts can be a difficult task, especially if you are dependent on a single source of income. Credit card debt in particular can balloon to unmanageably high levels in no time, thanks to the exorbitant interest rates charged by credit card companies. Rather than juggling multiple high-interest debts, you can consolidate everything into […]
Refinancing your mortgage can be a good idea for a number of reasons. Interest rates might be lower. You might be looking to reduce your loan’s term. Or you might need to access a portion of your home’s equity for debt consolidation purposes You must, however, give refinancing some thought before pulling the trigger. Under the wrong […]
As you near retirement, preparing a daily activity schedule and a budget will help you determine how much your lifestyle will cost. What does a typical day in the life of a retiree look like? You might be surprised to learn that many seniors work and that spending is not necessarily a big problem, thanks […]
Recently, the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropped below 2%, a situation that caught many economists and investors off-guard. The 10-year yield hovered around 1.98% — its lowest since 2016. Why were so many analysts so wrong in their interest rate predictions? And can we expect bonds to ever pay a sustainable income to investors?
Why are many Americans not saving enough for retirement? While there are many explanations, the real reason is that many don’t make enough money. Yes, the world’s richest country is somehow home to many of its poorest, at least relative to the high earners we have. Here are some unpleasant facts about American incomes to […]
Small business employees, new parents and working retirees would benefit Retirees could find it easier to create lifelong retirement income using 401(k) dollars Heirs, however, are likely to pay more in taxes to make the cost impact neutral The House recently passed a bill that contains some of the most significant changes for qualified retirement […]
Have you ever imagined leaving the rat race behind and living the life of an expatriate in Italy? Many people do. Italy’s population of 61 million includes about 5 million expatriates. Although Italy has a stressed and contracting economy, tourism is a cash cow industry. More than 76 million foreigners visit Italy annually. Now, numerous Italian […]
