Saving for the future is challenging for most people. In fact, as many as two thirds of Americans report that they are actively spending their savings. Now more than ever, it is important to be conscientious about keeping your expenses proportional to your income and saving responsibly. Here are ten things that you can do [...]
Who’s Left Out of 401(k) Nation Hispanics, part-timers, and millennials are the likeliest to have no access to a plan. Only 45 percent of U.S. workers participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts. Many don’t even have the option—one-third of U.S. workers aren’t offered a pension or 401(k)-style plan by [...]
Accumulated wealth? Here's what to do next At some point in your life, you might accumulate enough wealth where you no longer feel comfortable going alone when it comes to managing your finances and investments. Perhaps you received an inheritance, saved $100,000 in your retirement account or earned a big bonus. Or maybe you just [...]
Why you shouldn't expect much from Social Security Social Security provides the foundation for retirement plans for millions of Americans, but that foundation is in seriously bad shape. According to the program's own trustees: It's already spending more cash than it takes in through taxes today, By 2020, its trust funds will start depleting, and [...]
Backdoor IRAs: Another way to save on taxes in retirement Unless you've filed an extension with the Internal Revenue Service, the 2016 tax year is now history. You're probably ready to take a break from thinking about taxes at all, but there is no time like the present to consider how you might save on [...]
