Archive for 'Retirement'
Should You Join the Military?
May 24, 2013 - The pay for serving and protecting your country isn't great at first, but military service comes with some decent retirement and education perks -- and substantial risks.
What Mom Needs: Financial Advice
May 10, 2013 - Moms are less prepared for retirement than fathers or women without children, a new study says.
Are Pension Advances Dangerously Disguised Loans?
May 03, 2013 - A largely unregulated industry is pitching loans with interest rates as high as 106 percent to retired firefighters, police officers, and others receiving a pension.
Why You Shouldn’t Retire at Age 66
May 01, 2013 - Whether it’s for money or for love of work, more and more people are choosing to delay retirement. Maybe you should too.
12 Weird Ways Retirees Make Money
Apr 26, 2013 - In all likelihood, you have hobbies, talents or skills that could earn you extra cash after you've given up the day job.
7 Tips to Find a Job in Retirement
Apr 19, 2013 - If you're looking for work after retirement, keep in mind that you likely have more assets and advantages than you think.
New Obama Budget Proposes Social Security Cuts
Apr 09, 2013 - President Obama's vision for government spending in the next year includes slowing the growth of entitlement benefits and eliminating tax breaks for the rich.
How the Great Recession Changed Our Habits
Apr 03, 2013 - Five years later, people feel more prepared for retirement and are making bigger contributions to their 401Ks. Most have less debt, too.
Social Security Benefits Protected In Bankruptcy
Apr 02, 2013 - A federal appeals court ruled creditors can't demand Social Security benefits be used to repay debts in Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Only Half of Americans Expect a Comfortable Retirement
Mar 22, 2013 - The rest of us worry a lot about how debt and job insecurity keep us from saving more, and we don't do enough planning, according to a new survey.
The 4 Best Ways to Stretch Your Income
Feb 28, 2013 - Finding extra money means keeping track of the little things. But there are also big things you can do that will definitely make you richer. Here are four examples.
Facebook Forces 104-Year-Old To Lie About Her Age
Feb 21, 2013 - The site won't let a woman born in 1908 list that as her birth year. After some publicity, Facebook said they'll fix it.
The Dangers of Not Saving for Retirement
Jan 24, 2013 - You can't turn a blind eye to retirement savings. Here's why.
13 Ways to Get More Social Security
Jan 18, 2013 - There are actions you can take today to boost your Social Security payments during retirement – adding up to thousands of extra dollars in your golden years.
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Jan 18, 2013 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: online safety, Social Security misconceptions, natural disasters not covered in your homeowners policy, debt consolidation tips, and mistakes to avoid when selling your home.
