Retirement Planning Action Tips for Today You’ve hit the big 5-0 and the reality that you’re not going to work forever sinks in. If you’re like most Americans, your retirement account is on the lean side. A recent Economic Policy Institute article reports that for households between 50 and 55, the average savings balance is $124,831. Yet, all is not lost and at age 50, there’s still a solid 15+ years to go before retirement. With targeted planning, you’ve got time to craft a successful retire…

FIRE is popular among millennials – and older adults too. Inspired by the classic book, “Your Money or Your Life,” by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez, FIRE is an acronym – Financial Independence, Retire Early. Thousands or more diligent workers are striving to live with less to retire young. But, to what end? Don’t get me wrong, reaching financial independence is great, as it relieves a big life stress, that of not having enough money. What is the allure of early retirement? I don’t get it. Fin…

Smart and Easy Ways to Withdraw Retirement Savings Most of us look at retirement with both a sense of anticipation and a feeling of dread. It is not easy to transition from accumulating wealth to suddenly managing years of withdrawals. Before you experience the joie de vivre, it would be prudent to consider chalking out a drawdown strategy that works for you.

How to catch up on your retirement savings, even if you’re in your 40s or 50s. Learn ways to increase your income so you can grow your retirement savings. It’s never to late to start.

This Retirable Review delves into the features, pros and cons of this low fee financial advisor, created for those over 50. Learn about the cash flow, investment strategies and human financial advisory retirement guidance.

6 Retirement Myths-Believe at Your Own Peril Find out how 401(k) myths can hurt your long-term wealth. Yes, it is important to invest in your workplace 401(k), but there’s more to retirement investing than that! You need to choose investment wisely and also invest outside of your 401(k) account as well. Learn the truth about the 401k and how to maximize retirement investing. 401k Myth #1 – The 401k is the Best Place for All of My Retirement Savings Not necessarily. There are many different ty…

Are you scared of retirement? Examine your fears, realistically and learn how to combat your retirement fears. Plan for retirement now.