Financial independence, retire early, known as FIRE, is an early retirement movement that encourages people to retire from life as early as possible instead of waiting for old age. Easier said than done. The reality is that most Americans are not preparing for retirement, don’t have enough savings for retirement, or are unable to save […]
If you could leave right now for a new life, would you do it? Most people say they would jump at the opportunity but don’t mean it. But if you are serious, there are several countries and American cities that will pay you $10,000 or more just to move there. Remote Scottish Isles Do you […]
Responding to consumer preferences for larger, roomier vehicles, car makers substantially increased production of SUVs over the past decade. Signs are now beginning to appear that the market is saturated and this bodes well for consumers. Too many cars and not enough buyers could lead to a price war at dealerships looking to unload inventory. […]
Are you ready to retire? The stark reality is that if you are asking yourself that question now, then your retirement readiness status may be a 50/50 proposition at best. You should know whether you are ready to retire now or in the near future. Retirement planning is something that should begin long before the […]
Long-term care planning is an important aspect of retirement planning that often gets overlooked. Long-term care refers to the range of services and support you may need as you age or if you become unable to care for yourself due to an illness or disability. Planning for long-term care can help you protect your assets […]
As you near retirement, preparing a daily activity schedule and a budget will help you determine how much your lifestyle will cost. What does a typical day in the life of a retiree look like? You might be surprised to learn that many seniors work and that spending is not necessarily a big problem, thanks […]
Job creation in cities and relative economic prosperity will increase significantly in the next decade, according to McKinsey, the respected management consulting firm. Meanwhile, already struggling rural workers will only lose more jobs, especially as automation rises. Susan Lund, a spokesperson for McKinsey, attested to the gravity of employment disparity between cities and rural areas […]
There are many things that scares beginners away from investing — inexperience, intimidation, and ignorance of the financial market system. However, we all have a first experience when attempting something new. Even the most legendary stock market investor had a first-time investing experience. It helps to have a mentor, but the most practical approach for […]
Thinking about college, career school or graduate school? If so, there is a lot to consider when it comes to getting ready for college, including how to secure financial aid. College financial aid helps students and their families by covering higher education expenses, such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and […]
Until recently, Google collected a plethora of your personal private data for targeted advertisements, all done largely without your knowledge. Google now offers you ways to limit how it uses your data. Of course, you are free to fine tune your settings to meet your particular needs, but the recently disclosed privacy preferences go a […]
