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 […]

Job Loss Affects You Beyond The Bank Account

  I’ve written before about the health impacts of having a corporate job and the toll financial stress takes on your life. And in my opinion, these negative health consequences are a very good reason why you should move forward with the best retirement plan for you, like becoming an entrepreneur. That said, I never […]

Too Busy for a Side Business? Here are 7 Ways to Save Time

If you’re already in your 50’s and are on a salary, saving for retirement can seem like an unachievable dream. Sure, you get a raise here and there, but your expenses always seem to go up with it. That’s why for many GenXers, starting a side business is the best retirement fix. Build a steady […]

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 […]

The First Step to Financial Freedom

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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 […]

Losing Your Corporate Job Could Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened

It’s old wisdom that losing a job can turn someone’s life upside down. There’s a mortgage, car payments, kids to send to college and you just lost your income and pension. That sounds pretty bleak. But really, losing your corporate job isn’t as much of a death sentence as it used to be. In fact, […]

What’s Your Most Valuable Retirement Planning Tool?

What tools do you need to succeed in retirement planning? Savings, smart investments and a 401(K) probably come to mind. These are all great assets, especially if you have years to build them into a big financial safety net. But if you need to build savings fast, I wouldn’t call any of them your most valuable […]

How to Find the Best Financial Advisor

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A financial advisor is someone who offers professional advice on how best to save, invest, and grow your money. The best financial advisors aren’t stockbrokers or accountants, but they are specialists who can help you build a financial safety net, if you find the right one. Do you Need a Financial Advisor? It is possible […]

5 Tips on Saving for Retirement at 50

 Saving for retirement at 50 and feeling off track? You aren’t alone. According to the Pew Research Center, late baby boomers will only manage to replace 60% of their preretirement income with retirement savings and assets. For Gen Xers, only 50%. This is mostly thanks to the Great Recession, but there’s still a lot you […]