Tag: Retirement

  • How Much Money Do I Need?

    The “million dollar” question many of those preparing for retirement ask themselves is simply stated but not necessarily easy to answer — “how much money do I need to save to secure a comfortable retirement?” In some circles, this is referred to as “the number” — that magical figure that tells pre-retirees how prepared they may be. A recent…

  • Book Review: 65 Things to Do When You Retire

    When you think of retirement, you may dream of spending carefree days traveling with friends or loved ones. If you’re at that stage of life, 65 Things to Do When You Retire: Travel can help you steer toward a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement, whether you are looking for physical adventure, a spiritual journey, or to…

  • Financial: Retirement Confidence Boost

    Dos and Don’ts on Preparing for Retirement As baby boomers near retirement, many are discovering that they aren’t yet financially prepared to leave their careers. Moving from a full-time job to a life of travel, volunteer work and time spent with family and friends may seem like a natural next step. For those who are…

  • Retirement: Start Again

    When one thing ends, another begins. There is something about retirement – the word retirement, the thought of retirement, the actual process of retirement – that brings mixed emotions. For some folks the word retirement causes excitement, for others terror. And, there are those who vacillate from one to the other. We retirees experience all…

  • Ready to Retire?

    Tools to help you decide when’s the right time for you These days, everyone is taking a new look at their finances — and no one is looking more closely than the millions of baby boomers who are nearing retirement age. While some boomers expected to retire at one of the traditional milestones, such as age 62,…

  • Big Plans for Small Businesses

    How to plan for retirement as a small business owner If you’re a small-business owner, protecting yourself and your business goes beyond securing proper insurance agreements and building an emergency financial cushion — it also means ensuring that your savings will sustain you throughout retirement. Most people have retirement savings plans sponsored by their company, however, in…

  • All About Retirement

    Social Security is as American as baseball and apple pie. Not everyone likes apples or baseball games, but almost every American who reaches retirement age will receive Social Security retirement benefits. In fact, 96 percent of Americans are covered by Social Security. If you’re ready to retire in the near future, this article is for…

  • Autumn Lessons for Retirement

    In autumn, animals know winter is coming and take the steps to prepare. Bears grow thicker fur and settle in for peaceful hibernation. Squirrels collect and store acorns and other nuts. Birds, favoring warmer weather, migrate south for the winter. When it comes to preparing for retirement, we can learn from the animals—making sure the…

  • Retirement Estimator Celebrates 3 Years

    It’s been three years since Social Security’s Retirement Estimator went online. Within months of coming out, the online application was praised as one of the highest-rated online services, and it has consistently remained so every year. Results from the American Customer Satisfaction Index show Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator in one of the top two…

  • Women & Retirement: Myth vs. Reality

    Are you dreaming of a leisurely retirement enjoying a second cup of morning coffee, or is a sunrise round of golf more your speed? Either way, know the facts so you can guide your retirement dreams to reality. Historically the road to retirement hasn’t been smooth for women. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA)…