financial planning, planning for the future, retirement, retirement savings

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 ...

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Why Are More and More Retired Americans Living in Poverty?

Retirement is supposed to be a period where you live a relaxed, comfortable life. But for many retired Americans, meeting daily expenses in their later years is proving to be a difficult affair.   Retired Americans living in poverty A study conducted by SCEPA, a think tank from The New School, found that two in ...

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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 ...

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