The Why and How of Building an Emergency Fund
Emergency funds are like spare tires: you never think about them until you need one. This is an unfortunate truth for many people who don’t have a rainy day fund […]
Baby Boomers and the Growing Risk of Retirement Affordability
After reviewing the statistics from a recent poll by the Associated Press and LifeGoesStrong.com, it’s clear that baby boomers are beginning to realize the growing risk of retirement affordability. Nearly […]
Basic Tips for Creating a Household Budget
Budgets are not attractive, fun or exciting in any way shape or form. They are, however, the necessary evil that can assist in getting you and your family’s spending and […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Take Advantage of a 401(k)
When it comes to planning and saving for retirement, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the mere thought of the notion. While we all want to bask in the […]
Baby Boomer Basics
There are over 77 million baby boomers in the United States currently, and they are primetime candidates for retirement. But wait! Most boomers will likely never see themselves in the same […]
5 Basic Tips for Creating a Solid Retirement Plan
You know what the picture is supposed to look like: you spend your whole life on the job, working toward that magical retirement age when your golden years begin — that […]
Roth 401(k)s vs. Traditional 401(k)s
By now, most Americans understand that at the very least, they should be participating in their employer’s defined contribution plan, most commonly offered in the form of a 401(k). But […]