(ARA) – “What do I do now?” This is the question that is being asked by everyone from baby boomers on the cusp of retirement to 20-somethings who have just started their retirement savings. Today’s volatile market has left everyone in the dark.
“Challenging economic times call for a return to basic principles, like a commitment [...]

(NC)-A pleasant and comfortable retirement involves estate planning and precisely assessing your net worth. Before any estate plan is formulated, a detailed list of your assets and liabilities must be prepared. According to Altamira Investment Services, your assets should include the following: the properties you own; your personal possessions; the money you have set aside; [...]

We all know that saving for retirement is a good thing. The knowledge that a penny saved is a penny earned has been around since at least the time of Benjamin Franklin. Albert Einstein even got into the game by his pronouncement that compound interest is the most powerful force in the universe. What Einstein himself [...]

Debt is closely tied to savings – the more you do the first, the less you have left over for the latter. Conversely, the more savings you have, the less you (usually) need or want to borrow. Since you’re paying out interest by borrowing, and (in some cases) simultaneously not getting interest by saving instead, [...]

(ARA) – What keeps you awake at night? If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably found yourself awake in the wee hours of the morning having a little conversation with yourself. On the one hand, you’re feeling pretty good about things. But on the other hand — and this is where you’re not alone — [...]

Once the average citizen is able to retire, they typically have quite a nest egg squared away to use.  The same approach to money management should be taken as was utilized before retirement.  With careful planning, saving, and money management, you’ll be able to make your retirement years more relaxing.  By creating a financial game [...]