Kathleen Coxwell, Author at NewRetirement

July 2, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

After a lifetime of working and saving, you’ve finally come to the point where you feel comfortable enough to retire. Though the long-winding path to reach this milestone was supposed to bring more peace of mind; instead, now that you’ve left the workforce, it has precipitated a fear of outliving your money. “The main financial…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

You’ve probably read somewhere that you need $1 million in savings in order to retire. While that is not entirely true, we are here to tell you that it is possible to have a million-dollar retirement (even if you haven’t started saving quite yet).A recent report from the U.S. Federal Reserve found that nearly a quarter…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Bonds can be a valuable part of your retirement savings. Before investing in bonds, it is important to understand what they are and how they work so that you can make informed decisions while planning for retirement. Below, we discuss what bonds are and the advantages of adding them to your retirement portfolio. What Are…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

The best financial advisors offer many benefits to their clients. However, many of us think that they only provide advice on investments to extremely wealthy people. Financial advisors can offer you confidence, security and a secure retirement plan.Here are six things that financial advisors do to benefit clients of all levels of wealth. 1. Financial…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

If you are thinking about retirement, congratulations! This is a big decision. Did you make the right retirement preparations? Have you avoided the worst financial mistakes? Do you have the right retirement solutions? A strong retirement plan can mean the difference between outliving your retirement savings and being able to sustain your lifestyle for as…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Financial planning for retirement starts sliding into home plate after 50. If you’re lucky, you’ve spent a lifetime preparing for it. You’ve maxed out your tax-deferred investment options, amassed dependable investments, curbed spending, kept debt manageable, and created a sizable nest egg to provide a comfortable retirement income. Not everyone has that benefit, though, which…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Some of us retire with a clear purpose in mind. Others of us are anxious to escape the daily grind of work, but we are less sure about how exactly we want to spend our new-found leisure time. Either way, why not blog your retirement? More and more seniors are tech-savvy enough to start their…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

No one is born understanding how Medicare works. And just because friends or family have navigated the system well doesn’t mean you won’t hit a snag. A solid retirement plan includes a good working knowledge of what to expect from Medicare. Because the more you know now, the less likely you’ll be to encounter these…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

If you’re leaving one job and moving to another, or if you’ve lost or quit a job, there’s a decision to make. Should you keep your money in your ex-employer’s retirement plan, or should you move it? The answer lies in whether the old plan is performing well, or whether you’d be better off cutting…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Most people think that retirement planning is complicated and time consuming and maybe even futile. Too many people believe that a secure retirement is beyond reach. However, we have proof that improving your retirement plan is achievable and that it can even be easy and relatively speedy. Recent analysis revealed that a large percentage of…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Managing investments through a bear market takes an alternate strategy that lets you weather the upcoming uncertainty. Few hope to see extraordinary returns in a bear market. But, if you play it smart and not too safe, you’ll still be gaining ground when the bull storms down the street again. Here are two ways to…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

After the stress of building careers and raising kids, most people’s happiness seems to start increasing at around age 65. And, we keep getting happier until it peaks at around age 85. Want to do a little extra to make sure you have a happy retirement? Try these tips: Think About Your Death Yes, you…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

According to the Pew Research Center, the oldest members of the Baby Boomer generation came into retirement age in 2011, and for the next 19 years, 10,000 more boomers will turn 65 each day. The Boomers face unique challenges as they approach retirement. Unlike their parents, most Boomers are not able to rely on pensions…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

While there are many different reasons people turn to financial advisors during their life, the majority turn to them for one reason: retirement. While most people seek out financial advice for retirement, other big life events also prompt Americans to seek out financial planners, including divorce and the death of a close family member.Here are…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Using tools like your employer’s 401(k) or automatically taking money out of your paycheck are tried-and-true methods for successful retirement planning. But if you can look for less obvious ways to boost your retirement savings, you’ll reach your long-term goals much quicker. Here are some little, yet highly effective, ways to save extra money for…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Prepared for properly, retirement can be a time when well-laid plans come to fruition, providing the financial foundation for a lifestyle of comfort and leisure. If those are your goals for the next phase of life, you may want to consider if an annuity should be part of your plan. An annuity may provide a…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Jacob Lund Fisker is not your typical retiree. He’s certainly not at an age where he could collect Social Security. He’s not in his 60s or his 50s. Jacob isn’t even in his 40s (at least not yet). It’s almost astonishing that Jacob is retired – and financially independent – and he is still in…

July 1, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

In this day and age, just about anything can easily be done online. You can file your taxes, compare rates for a new auto loan or even order groceries to be handpicked and delivered to your door. You can also do some of your retirement planning online. There are many new and sophisticated retirement planning…

June 30, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Your adult children want to help you as you age. However, they need you to be open to giving them details about what’s to come, according to a 2016 Fidelity Investments Family & Finance Study. The study also found that whether you think you are communicating or not, the kids are not hearing you. Your…

June 30, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

According to the Pew Research Center and the U.S. Census Bureau, Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers as the largest living generation. There may be a lot of them, but what can this modern generation tell us about having a better retirement? It turns out that some of their ideas will work quite well for those…

June 30, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

It is likely that you have heard of annuities. In fact, if you are already preparing and planning for retirement, you may even have one. But, you may be fuzzy on the details of what exactly a lifetime income annuity is and how it works. Estimate how much income your savings can generate using an…

June 30, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Warren Buffett earned his nickname honestly. The Oracle of Omaha’s success at investing is legendary, and he has ranked among the world’s wealthiest people time and again. But Buffett isn’t your typical wealthy business magnate. His retirement planning advice isn’t just for the rich and famous – it works for everyone. He’s known as frugal,…

June 30, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

Have you ever traveled to a place where they speak English, but the people have a heavy accent and a different dialect? You have a vague and slowly formed idea of what they are saying, but it can make you feel confused. Most of us feel that same confusion when dealing with personal finance issues.…

June 30, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

It’s fairly common to believe that while a financial scam might happen next door, it certainly won’t happen any closer to home. But unfortunately, it happens every day. Who wouldn’t want to win a trip to the Bahamas or get an exclusive deal on an investment? That’s exactly what con artists count on to help…

Author: Kathleen Coxwell

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