Recession-Proof Your Retirement In Four Easy Steps
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009The economy has been hitting your retirement fund hard. Between the fluctuating market to the threat of inflation, it’s no wonder that you’re worried about the health of your retirement savings – and are possibly tempted to just put off saving for retirement until the recession disappears. However, now is not the time to give [...]
Retirement Savings Mistakes
Thursday, April 30th, 2009It’s an old saying that we can all learn from our past mistakes; but when it comes to your retirement savings, you can’t afford to make any! From not taking advantage of 401(k) employer contributions to investing too much into one company stock (Enron, anyone?), here are some of the worst retirement planning mistakes that [...]
It’s Time To Boost Your Retirement Savings – Today!
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009We all know that New Year’s is the most popular time to set some serious and life-changing goals – and boosting your retirement savings comes as no exception. From increasing your monthly contributions to your 401(k) retirement fund to saving up enough money to reach an earlier retirement age, you probably start out the year [...]
Got A Late Start With Your Retirement Planning?
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009It’s a scary statistic, but it’s true: according to a study conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, nearly thirty percent of Americans aged 55 have only saved less than $10,000 for their retirement. If this scenario sounds familiar to you, then you know that your lack of saving is going to severely impact your [...]
Four Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Touch Your Retirement Savings
Saturday, April 11th, 2009We’ve heard the story before. As the credit crunch tightens its grip, you’re finding it much more difficult to pay for those bills and meet your basic needs. You’re desperate to find a way out of the mess without having to take a second job or sell an organ on the black market – so [...]
Worried About Your Retirement? It’s Time To Relax
Thursday, April 9th, 2009Let’s face it – unless you’re a savvy saver, you’ve probably lost sleep over your impending retirement at some point or another. Maybe you’re worried that inflation will eat away at your 401(k) retirement fund, or you won’t be able to afford rising medical costs in another decade or two. Whatever the case may be, [...]
The Most Important Investment Advice For The Recession
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009It’s no secret that we’re knee-deep in one of the most severe recessions in several decades – and you need important investment advice to see you through the recession, particularly if you’re saving up for retirement. Since more baby boomers than ever before are freezing contributions to their 401(k) retirement funds or cashing them out [...]
Should You Stop Contributing To Your Retirement Fund?
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009It’s a situation that many baby boomers have found themselves in over the past few years – their budgets have been shrinking, while their retirement savings haven’t blossomed as much. Perhaps your employer decided to stop contributing to your 401(k) retirement fund, or the sluggish market hasn’t done much to boost your savings and investments. [...]
Why Is There Such A Downturn In Investment Performance?
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009The markets are falling fast, and there’s a significant downturn in investment performance. Most investors think that the tumbling market performance is caused directly by the recession; however, there’s more to poor long-term investment performance than the recession. If you’re in the midst of retirement planning and are worried about your 401(k) retirement fund, then [...]
Retirement Living: How Your Golden Years Affect Your Retirement Goals
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009Amy is your typical baby boomer saving away for her retirement in another ten years. She’s been making regular contributions to her 401K retirement fund, has a registered investment advisor educating her about profitable and safe investments and has a diversified portfolio that provides a solid foundation for her savings. Amy feels as though she’s [...]
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