If you think retirement income planning sounds like a buzzkill, you’re not alone. We all have dreams of what we want our retirement to look like, where we will live, how and with whom we’ll spend our time. But, without the right planning, the reality might be less than ideal.
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Will I Earn Enough Retirement Income to Support My Lifestyle?
If you think retirement income planning sounds like a buzzkill, you’re not alone. We all have dreams of what we want our retirement to look like, where we will live, how and with whom we’ll spend our time. But, without the right planning, the reality might be less than ideal.
4 Types of Annuities and What You Need to Know About How They Work
Many people in the financial world have a lot to say about annuities – but what are they really saying? It can sound like straight gibberish. Like anything, annuities can be simple, or they can be complex. The goal of capital management is to enjoy your retirement by doing things you love with people you love, not spending more time digging through a web of fees and taxes.
The Dow just booked the worst 1st quarter in 124 years
The Dow just booked the worst 1st quarter in 124 years — here’s how the stock market tends to perform after brutal quarters
How To Downsize for Retirement
With retirement looming, kids off to college, and friends making plans for their later life it may be time to start thinking seriously about the years ahead.
Airline Market Trends
After all the hardship, it appears the main impetus for ending the federal government shutdown in January was its impact on air travel.
Flu Vaccine Update
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated by early January about 7 million Americans had been stricken with the flu this season. At least half went to the doctor to seek help managing symptoms and more than 83,000 were hospitalized.
Tax Update
Tax season is upon us, and it’s time to figure out if and how changes brought by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect you. Bear in mind that adjustments have been made in each of these areas:
The 411 on 401(k)s
Retirement accounts in the U.S. reached record highs by the end of 2018’s third quarter. The average account balance was $106,500 for 401(k) plans, and the number of 401(k) millionaires in the U.S. increased to 187,400, up 41 percent from 2017.
What’s the Password?
Tornadoes? Hurricanes? Weak passwords? According to the World Economic Forum, cyber attacks are the third most pressing threat, behind only extreme weather events and natural disasters.
Sound Waves for Cognitive Disorders
Scientists are currently experimenting with altering brain activity without the use of surgery through what’s called non-invasive neuromodulation, or sound waves.
How To Make Your Own App
Do you have an idea that would make for a great smartphone app? There are now apps designed to help you make an app. You don’t need programming skills, just use the simple drag-and-drop interface.
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