Today: 28. Sep, 2024
Retirement should be a carefree and enjoyable time, but the looming financial concerns can cast a shadow of worry. Issues such as the uncertain future of Social Security, rising inflation, soaring healthcare costs, and market volatility can all contribute to the No.…
Are you concerned about the taxes you’ll face during your retirement? Explore practical ways to reduce your tax liability in retirement, including managing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). The United States government’s spending problem is no secret, with the national debt reaching a…
If retirement is just five to 10 years away, getting organized and planning is crucial. According to Atul Gawande, author of “The Checklist Manifesto,” even experts rely on checklists to navigate complex processes. Whether you consider yourself an expert or not, having…
A growing sense of pessimism looms over retirement, with workers and retirees increasingly anxious about their future financial security. Are these concerns here to stay? In reviewing the 2022 Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) Retirement Confidence Survey last April, I noted a…
Beau Henderson, the founder of RichLife Advisors, collaborates with a 65-year-old woman based near Atlanta who dreams of retiring in Mexico. Her research focuses on social dynamics like finding a community she can connect with, consulting with expatriates, and arranging a long-term…
It’s challenging to save because we often consider our “future selves” as unrelated entities, making our present-day choices reflect this perception. Saving Narratives A 2022 survey by Bankrate revealed that over half of employed Americans believe they need to save more for…
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride, has insinuated that his successor will be confronted with increasing the state pension age to 68. This decision must be taken within the first few years of the upcoming parliamentary session, given…
As France continues to be engulfed in strikes and protests over President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed pension system changes, we focus on the retirement age standards in other parts of Europe. France recently underwent another wave of demonstrations and strikes against the government’s…
