Investing for the future is important. While retirement may be a long way off, it’s always a good idea to begin saving early. My wife and I are beginning to take steps to invest for our future. We have paid down our student loans significantly and now have more money to put aside for the […]
When I was younger, watching Disney’s version of Alice in Wonderland, I was struck by the scene in which Alice asks the Cheshire Cat which road she should take. When he finds out that she doesn’t know where she’s going, he basically tells her that it doesn’t matter which road she picks. The same applies to […]
When you’re making your retirement plans, it can be easy to overlook one thing: taxes in the golden years. It’s important to remember that just because you’re retiring doesn’t mean that you no longer owe taxes to the IRS. Here are the tax issues you’ll want to plan for during your retirement: Remember the Taxes […]
The term annuity can sound almost quaint — like the financial strategy of a little old lady in an Agatha Christie novel. And because these retirement products are sold through insurance companies, it can be somewhat difficult to understand the pros and cons of annuities in the midst of a sales pitch. While it’s possible […]
Even though we generally think of Social Security as a retirement program, there are also other benefits available. In particular, Social Security can assist the surviving family members of a deceased worker who paid into the program. Like many aspects of Social Security, however, the rules for survivor benefits are a little complicated. Here’s what […]
The economy is looking better by the day. Yet most people are still trying to save every penny possible. Surprisingly few are searching for ways to make more. What’s better? Making more and adding it to your income, or suffering through always having to spend less? Yes, you can try getting a better job. You […]
