Its easy to feel like everyone has their financial act together—everyone, that is, except you. But the truth is, many people are anxious about their financial standing and wonder how theyre doing, especially when it comes to retirement savings. To get a sense for how youre doing compared to other people, you may want to … Read more
Starting your retirement savings journey might seem daunting especially if you don’t have a lot of money to begin with. But here’s some good news – you absolutely can open a Roth IRA with just $500 and that modest beginning could grow into a substantial retirement fund over time! Can You Really Open a Roth … Read more
Have you come across $20,000 extra dollars? If so, congrats! But, now you have to figure out what to do with it. If youre not sure how to spend or save it, the below article is all about what to do with 20k. And finally, if you’re just looking to get more comfortable with money … Read more
The senior citizen population is large, growing, and by some estimates, hold two-thirds of the individual wealth in the United States. By the year 2050, the number of seniors is projected to be nearly twice as large as it was in 2012. Since many seniors have been able to save up a nest egg for … Read more
When clients consider purchasing commercial property through a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS), VAT is often overlooked in the initial planning stages. However, Value Added Tax can have significant financial implications on your property investment strategy. As a SIPP specialist with years of experience helping clients navigate these complex waters, I … Read more
Let’s face it – deciding between retirement systems can be confusing as heck, especially when both have their own unique advantages. As someone who’s spent years advising federal employees, I’ve seen firsthand how the right choice between Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) can dramatically impact your golden years. But … Read more
Forget waiting for Social Security and Medicare to kick in. You may be able to retire sooner than you think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Its possible to retire at 60, even though the average age for retirement is 62. Many Americans … Read more
Are you born in 1957 and wondering when you can retire with full benefits? The short answer: your full retirement age is 66 years and 6 months. But there’s a lot more you should know about your retirement options! I’ve spent years helping folks understand their Social Security benefits, and today I’m breaking down everything … Read more
Retiring with enough money is a major concern for most of us While some folks aim for the million-dollar mark, others wonder if $600,000 might be enough to support their retirement dreams. I’ve spent a lot of time researching this question, and the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no – it depends on … Read more
Wills and trusts are popular estate planning tools, but they aren’t the only options for passing down assets. When assets like life insurance policies, annuities, retirement accounts and bank accounts list beneficiaries, they generally can transfer the asset directly to these beneficiaries upon the death of the asset owner. As an example, if a decedent … Read more
