financial management, money, retirement, retirement planning

Use These Tips to Save for Retirement

Saving for a comfortable retirement can seem like rocket science. However, with the right savings and investment strategy, it definitely isn’t impossible. How many people over 30 seriously consider how their retirement will look financially? It seems like it would be easier to put it off than to think it through. But looking at some suggestions on ...

Hermann Rohr

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4 Ways to Save for Retirement

The earlier you start saving money for retirement, the bigger your retirement fund is going to be. Many people do not know how to properly save money so that their retirement account grows as much as possible. 4 simple practices that can help you fatten your retirement savings 1. Start out small and be consistent ...

Raven Montmorency

Growing your money.

4 Expenses That Eat Away at Your Retirement Savings

Saving as much as you can is critical if you plan on living a comfortable life in retirement. But once retired, the focus should be on minimizing monthly expenses to protect your retirement savings. “If you have expenses early on in retirement, large expenses, then your portfolio balance goes down just as fast as if ...

Raven Montmorency

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Bleak Economic Future Predicted for Millennials

Economic experts are predicting that a global recession is due in the coming years. The last time a recession hit was in 2008 when the foreclosure crisis wiped out billions of dollars from markets, forcing many to even end their lives. When the next recession hits, one of the most vulnerable groups that may be ...

Raven Montmorency

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Getting Old in the UK: Homelessness Crisis Awaiting Millennials

Over 600,000 millennials in the UK will be facing a devastating challenge when they retire — homelessness. According to a recent report prepared by an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People, there will be shortages of affordable social housing when millennials hit retirement age and as a result, many will be ...

Jack Roberts

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3 Ways to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k)

In the U.S., a 401(k) account is the most popular way people save for retirement. Employers match your contributions and you also get tax benefits with the account. However, not every American citizen has a retirement account, with estimates suggesting that only about half of the working-class population has a 401(k). But this is not ...

Raven Montmorency

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