Full-time Employment Is Going Extinct (And That’s The Good News)
If you’re a late-career professional, you have a lot to think about for retirement planning. You probably haven’t saved enough yet, and you worry about those Millennials out to get your job. Here’s some new research out of Harvard and Princeton that could add to your woes: 10 million jobs have created between 2005 and […]
My Retirement Rehab-Weekly Retirement Round-Up
Welcome to the Round-up! Below are the posts we read, found interesting and loved this week for a variety of reasons. We think you’ll like them too. How to avoid choosing the wrong retirement ‘paradise’ “See your new life through a realistic lens.” Finding the life you imagined after retirement requires an honest look, getting past […]
3 Keys to Achieving Financial Freedom
Financial freedom has become like the holy grail. According to Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 21% of workers are very confident they’ll have enough money for retirement. Achieving financial freedom is a big issue for all demographics, but especially if you’re 50+ and running out of time. As a financial advisor, here’s what I think the […]
My Retirement Rehab-Weekly Retirement Round-Up
Welcome to the Round-up! Below are the posts we read and loved this week for a variety of reasons. We think you’ll like them too. Whatever happened to Wall Street’s Old, Unwanted Salesman? “In the new Wall Street, there are simply fewer jobs. Post-crisis rules to curb risk-taking and shrinking bond-trading revenues […]
5 Reasons to Be Concerned About Another Financial Crisis
With the most recent financial crisis in our hindsights, many Americans are sighing with relief. We made it through. And if you’re in your 50’s, maybe you’re thinking: There won’t be another recession before I retire. I’ll be fine. Maybe. I don’t mean to ruin your optimistic outlook, but there are some worrying signs […]
Over 50? Here are 15 Retirement Stats You Need to Know
I know a lot of people over 50 have retirement concerns, and they should. The traditional retirement age is fast approaching, and many have less retirement savings than they’d like. And what many GenExers and late Baby Boomers who have retirement concerns don’t really realize how much the cards are stacked against them. Traditional advice […]
How to Calculate Your Retirement Age
Wondering how to calculate your retirement age? It’s a complicated process. There are a lot of factors you need to consider, and the world is changing every day. A projection that makes sense in today’s economy might not work tomorrow. Luckily, there are a lot of calculators out there that can help you determine your […]
What Should You Have Saved For Retirement at 50?
What should I have saved for retirement at 50? So now you’re 50. The big five-o. If you hadn’t already had the shock that you should probably start saving more for retirement, you definitely have now. Sixty-five, the traditional retirement age, is a mere 15 years away. Questions are reeling in your head: Have I […]
The First Step to Financial Freedom
Most clients who come to me know the value of comprehensive financial planning for their future. They want to reduce debt, make smart investments, and develop multiple streams of income to protect themselves from the worst case scenario. But they all still seem to hit a roadblock because they don’t know where to start. Here’s […]
What’s Your Bonus Going to Be This Year?
Most firms by now have a good idea of what the budget will be for next year. The CEOs have set optimistic goals and pushed their 1-downs. It cascades from there until all line managers are generally stretched and unhappy. Making next year’s plan will be no easy task. The vast majority of corporate America […]