Pensions and Retirement

19 Jul What to Do When Your Retirement Account Values Are Dropping

Posted at 23:15h in Insurance, Travel and Tax, Money and Your Children, Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

No one likes to see their accounts losing value, but honestly, it’s a normal part of investing. You have to take the gains with the losses because that’s just part of the “game.” But what if your retirement accounts values are dropping and you’re beginning...

09 Jul Feeling Lost and Anxious About Retirement Planning

Posted at 21:35h in Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

Maybe you can relate to me—at least I hope you can—so I don’t feel like I’m the only one who feels really lost and quite anxious about retirement and planning for it. As a wife and mother of four children, honestly, my time (and limited...

09 Jul 5 Big Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

Posted at 21:30h in Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

Does it sound scary or confusing to think about retirement? Or maybe you feel you have a good handle on your retirement because you have an employer-sponsored 401(k) or other investments. Either way, anyone can make big mistakes when it comes to retirement, so read...

09 Jul Do I Really Need a Financial Advisor?

Posted at 21:16h in Insurance, Travel and Tax, Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

Probably just about everyone has asked themselves this question at one time or another. Maybe you’re nearing retirement and feeling a little overwhelmed with all the decisions, or perhaps you’re in your twenties, and you want to make sure that you’re setting yourself up for...

06 Jul How Does Your Financial Advisor Get Paid?

Posted at 22:38h in Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

So you’re considering hiring a financial advisor to help you invest and plan for retirement, but you’re not sure you can afford to pay someone to manage your assets. You know that no one works for nothing, and before you make the plunge and hire...

06 Jul I’m Confused–What the Heck is a 401(k), IRA, and Roth?

Posted at 22:33h in Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

Roth—401(k)—IRA—oh my! What do all these numbers and letters mean anyway? Perhaps you know that they have something to do with retirement, but that’s all you know. It’s important to know the different options for saving for retirement so that you can get the best...

06 Jul How Much Risk Should You Take With Your Investment

Posted at 22:16h in Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

So you want to make sure that you’re not taking too big of risks with your investments … but you want to take big enough risks to ensure that your investments are effective at helping you reach your goals. This can be really tricky …...

05 Jul What is the Difference Between Term and Whole Life Insurance

Posted at 23:29h in Insurance, Travel and Tax, Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

This is a common question people ask when considering life insurance options. And it can get a little confusing trying to determine which choice is best for you and your family. You know that it’s the responsible thing to do, and you want to make...

05 Jul How to Generate More Income – Top 5 Ways!

Posted at 23:25h in Money and Your Partner, Mortgages and Property, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

If you’re like the majority of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, you’ve probably tried different things to generate more income for a variety of reasons. Just about all of us have had something unexpected happen where we needed some quick cash to get ourselves out of a...

05 Jul 5 Tips Managing Finances After Divorce

Posted at 23:19h in Money and Your Partner, Pensions and Retirement, Saving and Investing

No one gets married thinking they will someday get divorced. No one. But it still happens, doesn’t it? Perhaps it was a short marriage with no children, or maybe it was a long marriage with one or more kids involved. Suddenly, you’re dealing with the...