5 Strategies to Boost Your Retirement Savings: A Guide for Pre-Retirees Approaching retirement should be exciting, but what if you don’t have enough saved? Don’t panic – you have options to boost your retirement savings. Here are five strategies to help you catch up on savings and secure the retirement you want: 1. Adjust…
Why Do Bond Prices Fall When Interest Rates Rise?
You may think you’re a savvy investor. But have you ever put your knowledge to an actual test? There’s an ongoing national financial literacy study run by FINRA that you can take and review results at any time. The study has found that most Americans cannot correctly answer the following question: “If interest rates rise,…
Are Your Retirement Funds Wandering Aimlessly?
The purpose of your retirement fund is to help provide the income you need to live financially independent in retirement, whatever “financially independent” means to you. Without structure and planning for your funds, that goal can become more and more distant. It doesn’t just happen on its own. It takes careful planning and years, if…
Your 401(k) or IRA is Not a Retirement Plan
If you save in a 401(k) or IRA, congratulations! You’re taking a great step toward financial success and well-being, potentially using tax advantages through these accounts, or picking up free money as employer contributions. Undoubtedly, contributing to these retirement plans is a must if you want financial independence and stability down the road. However, “employer-sponsored…
5 Steps to Being a Better Investor
Do you feel knowledgeable about where you invest your money and how you do it? You might be a good investor right now — but what could your portfolio look like if you were even better? If you want to take your financial performance and ability to grow wealth to the next level, take a…
Is Retirement Dead?
Is retirement dead? It’s a scary question, especially if you’re currently working hard with hopes of kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying spending your time anywhere but an office one day. But we think the answer is yes, traditional retirement is going away – even if it hasn’t died out completely quite yet. Before you start…
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