Category: Retirement Planning

We hear a lot of horror stories these days about people saving too little, but the fact is that some people are actually saving too much for retirement. It is possible to have too much of a good thing…  It’s safe to say that my grandfather is one who saved too much because even though…

Online retirement forums are great options for discussing money and getting answers to financial planning questions.

Retired athletes too often face financial ruin. According to authoritative reporting by Sports Illustrated, approximately 78 percent of NFL players either go bankrupt or face some serious financial stress within two years of ending their playing careers, while 60 percent of NBA players are broke within five years of retiring from the game. More recent…

If you are asking, “Am I ready to retire?” Here is some good news: you don’t necessarily need $1 million dollars for a successful retirement. So, what you do need? We did a little digging and here are 8 important skills that will enable you to achieve financial security, health and the best most secure…

Recently online, individual NewRetirement subscribers were discussing the most foolish financial decisions they had ever made. The conversations were interesting in that many highlighted a few bits of “wisdom” about being “foolish.” Foolishness Can Be a Great Learning Tool Making foolish decisions can be one of the greatest learning tools. “A wise man can learn…

Recently on the NewRetirement Facebook group, we asked, “What is one insight you gained by going through the process of creating a retirement plan?” It is clear from the responses that creating a plan can create wealth, security, fewer taxes, an earlier retirement, and much more. The insights are varied and reflect the fact that…

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Early retirement is a dream for many Americans, but one that few are sure they’ll be able to reach. In fact, findings from the Boston College Center for Retirement Research have found that the average retirement age has actually risen to 65.7 for college-educated men and 62.8 for college-educated women (while remaining at around 62…

If you are in your 50s or 60s, you are probably hoping to find the fountain of youth. However, when you plan your golden years it is best to retire like an adult. Retiring like an adult gives you the financial freedom to pursue the life you want — even if that means doing things…

As you look for signs of recovery from the economic turmoil of the pandemic, you’ll want to keep your eye on a few economic indicators that are usually seen as bad news. Why? Well, because in the topsy turvy world we live in today, bad news may actually be good news. Rising Unemployment Rising unemployment…

Want to know how to take control of your finances? Ask some smart people who are managing their own finances and actively planning for a secure future. On the NewRetirement Facebook group (join now), we recently asked: “What is one action you have taken that has improved your financial life?” How to Take  Control of…