Retiring at 50 can seem like something that only happens to wealthy people or those who get very lucky. But it’s easier than you think to plan for successful retirement savings. With some time and effort, anyone who starts early enough in life and takes the right steps has the potential for a successful retirement … Read more
Often when you think about retirement, inflation is not something that comes to mind. However, it can have a huge impact on your income when it comes to your retirement. Despite this, it is often overlooked when creating retirement plans. This article will explore exactly how inflation is affecting pensions. Understanding Inflation Inflation refers to … Read more
Retirement should involve transitioning into a more relaxed lifestyle and enjoying the spoils of your hard work. That said, many people feel anxious about approaching the age of retirement and have concerns about how they are going to afford to live without an income. Preparation and planning are key to enjoying your golden years. Luckily, … Read more
You’re a decade passed your thirties and now you’re 40. Some might call this age, “over the hill.” Now that you have gone over the hill you realize that retirement has been lurking out of sight at the bottom of the hill. You quickly panic realizing you have done nothing to prepare. Don’t fret! There … Read more
Want to retire today? Or 25 year from now? Either way, one major financial cost (and concern) in retirement is healthcare. Unexpected health costs could bankrupt your life of leisure or derail your retirement plans. With healthcare costs rising each year, along with the increased care you might need as you age, you can’t depend on lady … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you are still planning for retirement or if you haven’t needed to work for 10-years or more, the fact is that you need to protect your finances. Ok, this is failure obvious to most people but as we live longer, more active lives the question often becomes how. Now for those … Read more
Whatever age you currently are, the way that you approach money makes a huge difference to how you live your life. It also affects those around you, and this aspect becomes truer and truer the older you get. Once you are starting to get to a certain age, it’s possible that you might start thinking … Read more
What does a happy, satisfying retirement mean to you? Does it mean switching from full-time work to part-time work or does it mean not working at all but spending more time with the people you love and doing more of the things you enjoy? When you ask this question sooner rather than later, then you … Read more
Retirement is something that millions of people start thinking about decades in advance. We start with a 401K or IRA account. Next comes the home and a few other tangible assets. We might even play around in the stock market a little. You’ve covered all the bases and set yourself up to live comfortably without … Read more
UK consumers received good news recently, as the rate of inflation surprisingly dropped to 2.6% in June. The official rate had increased to 2.9% in May, while the sudden decline represented the first of its type since October of last year. Despite this light relief, the cost of living continues to rise at a disproportionate … Read more