Pre-retirement blunders: Commit them to break your nest egg
Date: 27th Jun, 2017
Investing for retirement doesn’t always provide guaranteed return on investments. Do you know why? The reason is most of the baby boomers (would-be retirees) commit certain pre-retirement blunders that blow away the benefits out of their investments. Luckily, there are ways to prevent that from ... Read more
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6 Secrets to keep working happily at the 60s and beyond
Date: 15th Jun, 2017
As per the study by University of Michigan researchers, "About 40% of Americans, who were still working when they turned 62, had moved to a new occupation sometime after age 55." The same research disclosed even an unfortunate fact, i.e. "The older workers experience a decrease in hourly earnings... Read more
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When you can retire with debt without frowning
Date: 23rd May, 2017
Common sense suggests that you should avoid retiring with debt. But, Americans are seemingly ignoring this wisdom, according to the recent report released by the Michigan Retirement Research Center. Baby boomers are more likely to retire with debt than in the past. Statistics reveal that 70% baby... Read more
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3 Incredible tips to generate tax-free income in retirement
Date: 2nd May, 2017
NO one likes paying taxes - the ones earning in billions hate it the most. For retirees, taxes quite seem like nightmare. Since you’re looking for ways to generate some tax-free income during retirement, here are three ways to get started. 1) Open a Roth IRA While Roth IRA has a number of be... Read more
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Top 5 money boo-boos that make millennials look silly
Date: 25th Apr, 2017
Bill Gates once said, “It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” As millennials belong to the age group of 18-32 years, they achieve one milestone after another in their lives. They celebrate adulthood with a fresh sense of independence derived out ... Read more
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Is It Too Tough To Live Frugally When You Are In Credit Card Debt?
Date: 21st Apr, 2017
“Rather go to bed without dinner than to rise in debt.” - Benjamin Franklin Being in debt is not at all sexy. Maxed out credit cards, high interest rates, debt collection calls and poor credit score wipe out the bright smile from your face. And with time, it becomes extremely tough to get a... Read more
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Where to look for $1,000 to pay unexpected medical bills
Date: 21st Apr, 2017
Medical emergencies can pop up anytime. What will you do if you face a sudden medical emergency? How will you pay the medical bills if it’s more than what you expected? You would suggest using your emergency fund in case of a medical emergency. But, what will you do if you don’t have an e... Read more
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8 Powerful strategies to spare cash for an emergency fund
Date: 11th Apr, 2017
“If the only way you can build an emergency fund is to pay the minimum due on your credit card, that is what you need to do” - Suze Orman An emergency fund gives you immediate cash to cover your unexpected expenses. Without one, you... Read more
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Easter - 6 Ways to make money instead of munching candies
Date: 6th Apr, 2017
If you check the Easter spending statistics, then you’ll see that people spend around $14.6 billion on Easter related goods. If you consider only candies, then it’s around $2.1 billion. The average amount spent on Easter clothes, candy and supplies is $356.47. On an average, a person spends $28.... Read more
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Self-employed? All you need to know about filing taxes
Date: 30th Mar, 2017
Being self-employed has its own pros and cons. Though you have the privilege to be your own boss you have to take on some extra responsibilities on your shoulders, especially in the matter of taxes. Check out below to know more about self-employed individual tax: Who is a self-employed individual?... Read more
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