Some people forget to think about their finances or what life will be like when they hit retirement age. It’s understandable, of course. When we are in our twenties or thirties and so on, it can seem so far away. But time creeps up on us so quickly and before we know it, we will...
Category: Retirement
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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Planning For Retirement
Ready to start planning for your retirement? Even if you are only just in your twenties or thirties, this is certainly something that should be on your mind to put aside plenty of money for a comfortable retirement. Think saving for retirement is as simple as paying into a pension and making a few other...
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To Buy or to Rent? That’s The Question
As we embark on our careers and start a family, many young adults choose to invest their hard-earned money by buying their very first home. It’s an exciting period with a lot of learning involved; from finding the right place to buy, to getting the right kind of insurance, and selling it again a few...
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Employability Boosts That Are Actually Worth it
Back in the day, getting your dream job was as simple as being able to afford an education. This is the reason many were pushed into Univesity in the first place, bachelors degree equals a great career. Until everyone else came to the same conclusion. With the masses attending colleges to obtain their dream job,...
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A Financial Survival Guide To Retirement
Image Source People are living longer – and state pensions are getting smaller. Retirement ought to be the time in your life where you finally have the ultimate freedom to do as you desire. Planning and knowing your rights as a retiree can all ensure you aren’t left restricted by your finances. Here are just...
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The Halfway Point: Saving For Retirement In Middle Age
Pexels Finances often only worsen a midlife crisis. The worry about a lack of finances or pensions, once you have passed the age of 45, can make you anxious, and if you haven’t thought about where to begin at this stage in the game, now is the time to start. You may be self-employed or...
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Sources of passive income for retirees – Keep building your financial safe
Passive income is a stream of income that almost everyone dreams of because it lets you generate income either after working at your day job or without working at any job. It often requires effort and time to create streams of passive income but once you get to know such sources, they serve you well...
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Retirement In The Future Could Be A Disaster
When you retire, it’s the end of your fixed income. This means you will have to survive on whatever you have saved over the years or whatever the government provides. But there are a few issues here. First, it’s fair to say that the money people have for retirement from the government could run out...
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Formulating the best strategies to withdraw your Social Security benefits
Life always gives us many opportunities to rectify our mistakes. What if we marry the wrong person? We file a divorce, sign on some papers, and then you’re free enough to walk down the aisle as many times as you wish. But as long as your Social Security benefits are concerned, you just get one...
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Financial Wellness Programs in 2017 – Trends Retirement Advisors Should Know
It has been studied that with the onset of 2017, more and more employers have started addressing their financial wellness beyond retirement to produce a happier and healthier life beyond retirement. Although there is increased participation in workplace retirement accounts like 401(k), yet they don’t seem to be satisfied with their employee savings rates. This...