The retirement savings guessing game
a sizable 42% of workers agree with the statement, “I prefer not to think about or concern myself with retirement investing until I get closer to my retirement date,”
U.S. workers not afraid of quitting
"Shorter job tenures don’t necessarily mean that all people hate their jobs and are itching to leave them as soon as possible, but it does suggest that employees might be…
Even the rich are not facing retirement readiness reality
Forty-seven percent of Americans are finding themselves unprepared for retirement, according to a study by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research.
Peter Lynch, one of the greatest investors, talks “One Up On Wall Street”
The main thing is to keep an eye on the fundamentals of what happens to the company's business. You know, this crap of buy low, sell high, you know, buy…
Dude, Gen X are you slacking off?
There are several underlying economic issues making it harder for this cohort to save.
If Social Security’s surplus ran out…
The recent annual report for the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund, which pays retirement and survivor benefits, showed Social Security's reserves are projected to run out in 2033,…
Seekers of second acts turn to new adult education programs
"We call ourselves a ‘midlife wisdom school’ because we help mid-lifers cultivate, harvest, and repurpose their wisdom,” said Chip Conley, the founder of Modern Elder Academy.
Are you taking your vacation time?
Nearly half of workers (46%) don’t take all the paid time off their employer offers, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
I bond rates poised to drop in May
“I bonds remain a solid investment for people looking for inflation protection, and are still competitive for people looking simply for near-term yield."
Better plan on Social Security shortfall, advisors say
“We don't even include Social Security in our clients’ retirement income plans until they are ‘actually’ taking it.”