The so-called third rail of politics needs some attention soon, and it’s possible that the new political landscape may allow for that to happen. Read more here.
Planning for retirement is more important than ever because now we’re living longer than ever. Read more here.
If you’re getting close to retirement, but aren’t ready to stop working, you’re not alone. Older entrepreneurs turn lifelong skills into new careers to service a booming boomer market, instead of retiring. Read more here.
The three-legged stool of retirement planning is the idea that Social Security, your personal savings and a pension or employer-sponsored 401(k) should work together to give you a stable retirement. However, none of these is expected to work on its own, even in the best of times. Social Security benefits play an important role in retirement security, and they are being impacted by current events in several ways. Learn more from Kiplinger.
As you approach your retirement, it’s easy to be befuddled by Medicare. “With different coverage options, confusing enrollment deadlines and disparate cost-sharing among beneficiaries, ending up with faulty assumptions isn’t hard. However, some mistaken beliefs can be more costly than others,” points out Sarah O’Brien. Read more.
Making these small spending and savings changes can help you reach your goal of a better retirement. Check out these 10 easy suggestions via Richard Quinn.