Think Olympic glory is behind you? You might be surprised by the ages of the oldest Olympians. There are at least a handful of Olympians in their 50s and 60s competing in Tokyo this year. While historically the oldest Olympic athletes have competed in equestrian, sailing and shooting competitions, the average ages are younger this…
This is the most complete online guide to all of the costs associated with reverse mortgages including reverse mortgage interest rates.
Should I retire? It is a big question. If you aren’t sure, try these 9 exercises to see if you are ready to leave work behind. Read now…
Many people want to retire before they are eligible for Medicare at age 65. However, figuring out health insurance — and how to afford that coverage — is very difficult. Health insurance for 55 and older can be very expensive, depending on your circumstances! And, let’s face facts, health factors are more prevalent and unpredictable…
Over saving is by design by some and a mistake for others. Get advice for what to do if you think you are over saving from people who know.
All potential borrowers ask “when should I get a reverse mortgage?” While there is no one right answer, here are guidelines to help you figure it out…
No one wants to think about needing long term care. And, figuring out how you are going to pay for it (if you are among the potentially 70% who will require it) isn’t fun. Of course you hope you’ll be in the 30%! Darol Tuttle is an accomplished attorney with over 23 years experience in…
Do the pros outweigh the cons? Get unbiased info on disadvantages advantages and – details on fees, interest rates, loan amounts and more…
One of the greatest threats to retirement today may not be saving too little, but owing too much. According to the Federal Reserve Bank, Boomers (Americans born between 1946 and 1964), are carrying ballooning amounts of debt into retirement.Will your debt take a big bite our of your retirement? For many people, that debt is…
The government raised reverse mortgage lending limits to an all time high. Does this mean more money for you? It depends…
ADVERTORIAL Financial planning is probably not on your top ten list for how to spend your time. However, getting your hands around your finances and planning a secure future retirement can make you feel great. And, it doesn’t have to be hard. Here is your complete retirement planning guide. This simple eight step plan will…
Regardless of where you are in life, it’s always nice to make some extra money. And that is especially true in retirement. But, how to make money in retirement when you’re supposed to be simply enjoying the easy life? The retirement gigs listed below won’t be quite enough to cover retirement expenses, but they won’t…
While many people ask about how much they need to save for retirement, not as many people ask when to start saving for retirement. However, when you start saving has a big impact on how much you need to save each month. The good news is that it really never is too late or too…
For many people, a Reverse Mortgage is a good way to increase financial well-being in retirement – positively affecting quality of life. And while there are numerous benefits to the product, there are some drawbacks — Reverse Mortgage disadvantages.Reverse Mortgages are providing improved financial security, a better lifestyle and real financial relief to thousands of…
Suze Orman new book? Yep! She has been a source of reliable financial advice for 25 years. Her best-selling book You’ve Earned It, Don’t Lose It has sold over three million copies. The Suze Orman Show was a hit that ran on CNBC for 13 years. And, now it looks like she has another blockbuster…
Here are some thoughts from Jim Seifert on the economy and retirement amid the coronavirus crisis. Jim was a serial entrepreneur from age 17 until age 40. After which he was a financial Advisor for RBC Investments and Merrill Lynch Bank of America from 40 until 58. He has an MBA and CFP(r) and worked…
Catch up contributions are the IRS’s way of making it easier for savers age 50 and up to tuck away enough retirement savings.
There are so many great retirement gift ideas. Browse this list for meaningful, funny and thoughtful retirement gifts. Retirement is a Big Deal… So, Find the Best Retirement Gift Of all the life transitions that merit gifts — graduation, marriage and the birth of a baby — retirement might be the most significant change and…
This piece comes from Scott Allen who is now five years into enjoying his retirement and pursuing more active work and service opportunities. My retirement did not go according to plan.“Involuntarily separated from the organization” was the official, legal term for my then, current, employment situation. “Smoked, like a Hormel canned ham” was how my…
We just rolled out several significant retirement planner updates and recommend that you review your plan to see how the improved modeling impacts your forecast. Explore potential opportunities before year end. The improvements described below will allow you to explore ways to potentially save money on Federal & State taxes through strategies like Roth…
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While pensions are not nearly as common as they once were, they are a very important part of the retirement plans for many of society’s most valued workers: teachers, police officers, fire fighters and more! However, it is surprisingly hard to find a reliable retirement calculator with pension inputs. 5 Retirement Calculators With Pension Controls:…
Early retirement might seem like a dream. But it’s one that you can achieve if you plan early and set goals as if your life depends on it. In fact, it does. So, ask yourself: how much do I need to retire early? At age 60? At 55? Examining different possible scenarios can give you…
Most of us could benefit from cutting retirement costs. Now is the time to really know what you are spending and assess your budget. When living on a fixed income in retirement, it is very important to make sure that your income does not exceed expenses. Living more frugally can be done no matter your…
You might be surprised by how people use a reverse mortgage — bathtubs, a cure for loneliness, convertibles and more… Is this loan right for you?