Recent Money Blog | Retirement Planning PostsRetirement Dilemmasby Debbie Vasen21 Dec 2007 04:02 PMRetirement is one of those things that seem so far off. Therefore, planning for it often takes a backseat to many other problems and concerns. The sneaky part about planning for your retirement is the sooner you start the better off you will be. Measuring your Retirement Fundsby Debbie Vasen03 Oct 2007 11:06 AMWhen that 401k statement arrives in the mail, do you look at it with frustration? Many of us do. The market is in a constant state of flux and watching a long term investment like a retirement account can be confusing. Saving for Retirementby Debbie Vasen24 Sep 2007 08:59 PMDo you plan to retire? Of course you do! But... how do you know if you are preparing correctly for those days of little income? When saving for your retirement there are some important steps to consider. Are You Considering a Reverse Mortgage?by Miriam Caldwell30 Jul 2007 09:07 PMMany people who are retired and own their own home may be thinking of using a reverse mortgage to pay for their living expenses. Reverse mortgages are fairly new. In a reverse mortgage you can cash out the equity in your house while you still live there. What is a Keogh?by Debbie Vasen18 Jul 2007 01:48 PMIf you are an avid financial section reader you may already know the answer to this question, but for most of us the word Keogh has little meaning. With so many more of us working from home, consulting or freelancing on the side, or even starting our own businesses, a Keogh can be very important. Employee Retirement Fundsby Debbie Vasen16 Jul 2007 08:55 PMLet me start today's blog with a few questions. Does your current employer offer a 401k or similar retirement program? Do they also offer an employer match? Many do. Are You Considering Borrowing From Your 401K?by Miriam Caldwell14 Jun 2007 09:20 PMHave you thought about borrowing from your 401K? You are allowed to borrow against your 401K for various reasons. You are charged interest for taking out the loan, but you pay the interest to yourself. For this reason many people feel that this is a good way to get extra money from time to time. New Year's Resolutions: Retirement Goalsby Miriam Caldwell05 Jan 2007 10:21 PMSaving for retirement may be at the top of your New Year's resolutions as far as money is concerned. You may have started saving a little bit, or you may be saving only what your employer forces you to. Saving for Your Retirement Versus Paying for Your Child's Collegeby Miriam Caldwell02 Dec 2006 10:41 PMAs you sit down and plan your finances you may be wondering if your retirement or paying for your children's college is more important. You feel that you want to help your children out as much as you can, and you want to make sure that they have the best start they can in life. Helping Your Parents Financiallyby Miriam Caldwell28 Nov 2006 10:54 PMThere may come a point when you need to help your parents with their finances. Often this will happen when they are older and it becomes difficult for them to keep track of everything. Recent Blog Comments |
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