Why You Should Learn About Your Money

Friday, June 12th, 2009

I’m always amused by people who will spend a lot of time and effort becoming educated on topics such as the best type of big screen TV to buy, yet completely ignore their financial education and are surprised if their retirement savings don’t work out as they thought they should.   Sometimes the excuse is [...]

How Much Can You Afford to Live On?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Those approaching retirement age become increasingly interested in how much money will be available for them to live on each year. The obvious fear is that the money may run out if you draw out too much, and you will live the end of your life as a pauper. On the other hand, and apart [...]

Diversified Investments: Your Key To A Wealthy Retirement!

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Given the current financial crisis, it comes as no surprise that more investment advisors than ever before are touting the golden rule for investing in your retirement: diversify, diversify and diversify!  If you’re looking ahead towards retirement but are a bit concerned about the stability of the market, there’s no need to worry: even with [...]

The Realities of Real Estate

Friday, March 20th, 2009

I was looking through some websites yesterday that listed property for sale in Florida. A Florida retirement is one of those ideas which many people have in mind as retirement approaches, and quite a few people like the concept of retirement living in a sunny and warm climate. You may also be interested in investment [...]

Retirements Funds: Are Online Investments Safe Investments?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

There’s no arguing with the fact that everything can be done online these days.  From grocery shopping to banking, the online world has opened up a world of opportunity for those eager to indulge – and if you’ve got your retirement plans on the brain, it can seem tempting to build your own portfolio through [...]

Mutual Funds

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Many people who are approaching retirement age have questions as to what sort of investments they should be looking at, as they don’t want to be caught out, for instance, by the stock market suddenly turning against them when they need the money to live on. A sound financial plan is something that everyone, of [...]