My Retirement Rehab Weekly Round-up

Welcome to the round-up! Below are the posts we read, found interesting and loved this week for a variety of reasons. They are inspiring and thought-provoking and we’d like to share them with you. New York Times How to Make Your Money Last as Long as You Do How long will you live? This article describes […]

Yes, You Can Start a Business and Keep Your Job

Think about it. A corporate job is no walk in the park. You likely work 40-50 hours a week, and that doesn’t take into account how travel and external business commitments take up your time. But you want more savings for retirement, and cutting expenses can only get you so far. You might think starting your […]

Why Being a Corporate Executive Isn’t What It Used to Be

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Becoming a corporate executive sounds like a smart move to almost anyone. Work a long career, become wealthy, not have to worry about savings for retirement. You had it all worked out. So did I. But then I found myself in my late 40’s, still a corporate executive, with not a lot of job security […]

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.   NerdWallet 2016 Financial Health Report: Americans Worried About Retirement, Unlikely to Save More Next Year Click to read the full survey   Need savings fast? Check […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]