Category: Financial Security 2015

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6/24/2015 - Study: Couples Aren't Talking Enough About Retirement Plans

by on June 24, 2015 5:27 pm
Couples are worrying more about their retirement savings. Maybe they should start by figuring out how much they have saved in the first place. When asked how much in savings they collectively have, or how much their partner makes in income, many couples get the answer to basic questions wrong, according to a survey for… Read more 6/24/2015 - Study: Couples Aren't Talking Enough About Retirement Plans
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6/14/2015 - America’s Seniors Find Middle-Class ‘Sweet Spot’

by on June 14, 2015 5:44 pm
Supported by income from Social Security, pensions and investments, as well as an increasing number of paychecks from delaying retirement, older people not only weathered the economic downturn that began in 2007 but made significant gains, a New York Times analysis of government data has found. As a result, America’s middle class is graying. Read the… Read more 6/14/2015 - America’s Seniors Find Middle-Class ‘Sweet Spot’
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6/13/2015 - When Private Equity Firms Give Retirees the Short End

by on June 13, 2015 5:47 pm
Who comes first, the investors or the person who manages their money? That question is crucial for any investor. But it poses a special challenge for retired firefighters, police officers, teachers and other employees who may not know that their retirement money is being held in private equity funds. Read the full article at The… Read more 6/13/2015 - When Private Equity Firms Give Retirees the Short End
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6/8/2015 - Countdown to Retirement: Dos and Don'ts for Your Final Working Year

by on June 8, 2015 5:05 pm
Some 4 million baby boomers are expected to retire in the next year. If you’re one of them, you need to make sure you’re on solid ground before exiting the workforce. Otherwise, you could find yourself without a job and without enough monthly income to cover your expenses. Retiring has the potential to affect everything… Read more 6/8/2015 - Countdown to Retirement: Dos and Don'ts for Your Final Working Year

6/7/2015 - Don't let dementia derail financial goals

by on June 7, 2015 5:00 pm
Millions of Americans suffer from some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, and their loved ones and caregivers need to understand their particular financial planning challenges and needs, investment experts say. Read the full article at USA Today.
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6/4/2015 - This presidential election could totally change when you can retire

by on June 4, 2015 9:03 pm
The presidential contenders disagree sharply when it comes to Social Security, giving voters the chance to make an important choice about how elderly Americans will live now and in the future. Read the full article at The Washington Post.
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6/2/2015 - Work in Retirement? Don’t Be So Sure

by on June 2, 2015 6:04 pm
Two new studies find an increasingly worrisome disconnect between Americans’ plans to continue working in retirement and their ability to do so. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.
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6/1/2015 - How the Internet of Things Will Upend Retirement

by on June 1, 2015 5:39 pm
The Internet of Things, where all things around you, on you and, soon, in you, begin to talk, offers great potential to improve how well we will live in retirement and older age. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.

5/27/2015 - Why Regular Retirement Saving Can Improve Your Health

by on May 27, 2015 4:53 pm
More workers who make saving a habit report better health than those who do not. And it’s not just about having a high income. People who save money out of habit are more confident about retirement and better prepared financially, as you might expect. But there’s a sleeper benefit, new research shows. Consistent savers also… Read more 5/27/2015 - Why Regular Retirement Saving Can Improve Your Health
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5/22/2015 - How to Pick the Optimal Retirement Age

by on May 22, 2015 5:53 pm
The classic retirement age continues to resonate with working Americans. A recent Gallup survey found that workers expect to retire at an average age of 65, down slightly from 66 in 2014. Read the full article at US News and World Report.