If faced with stock market volatility or a downturn in retirement, would you reduce your investments in stocks? In one survey, a third of pre-retiree respondents indicated that they would do just that – but this may not be the best (or even a good) strategy. What does the author of today’s article point to as being “The key to successfully riding out stock market volatility or a downturn in retirement”? CLICK HERE.
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Navigating The World Of High-Yield ETFs
High-yield exchange-traded funds can be attractive to retirees seeking current income or to any investor seeking diversification. However, the author of today’s article reminds us that “handsome yields always come with a cost in either higher risk or diminished growth” – and so, in order to help navigate the world of high-yield ETFs, he highlights what he sees as the best high-yield funds from seven different categories, including high-yield domestic stock funds, junk bond funds and preferred stock funds. For more, CLICK HERE.
A Different Way For Retired Investors To Beat The Market “Without Fail”
How can investors – especially retired investors – beat the market without fail? The author of today’s article outlines “a simple step-by-step common sense-based strategy” to do just that, with the following caution: “What I will be presenting may not be what you are expecting, particularly if you have a narrow notion of what beating the market means. In other words, one of my primary objectives will be to expand your mind and attitudes regarding what investment performance is truly all about.” For more, CLICK HERE.
The 50 States Of Retirement
Americans could require savings of anywhere from $666,000 to $2 million to retire, according to a recently released analysis. The key factor underlying this wide range? The state in which one chooses to retire, with the $666,000 figure representing the amount potentially needed to retire in Mississippi (the cheapest state to retire in) based on the estimated average annual expenditure of a typical retired person outside of Social Security checks, and the $2 million figure representing the same amount for Hawaii (the most expensive state to retire in). What about the state you plan to retire in? CLICK HERE.
A Review And Preview Of Bull Market Risks And Opportunities
“It may be nice to look back at the gains of the last year, several years or decade, but it’s the look out into 2020 and beyond that will matter the most for any investor who is not yet in retirement,” notes the author of today’s article after reviewing the strong stock market gains of 2019. So can those gains continue? In order to assess this, he provides “a review and preview of issues impacting 2019 and looking into 2020”, examining the risks and opportunities involved in the stock market in general as well as in specific companies. For more, CLICK HERE.
The SECURE Act Isn’t The Only Major Change To Retirement Saving This Year
The SECURE Act, which went into effect on January 1st, will change the way workers save for retirement, the way retirees spend down their retirement savings, and the way beneficiaries will receive money from inherited retirement accounts. But the various provisions of the SECURE Act aren’t the only ways that saving for retirement will change this year. As today’s article notes, “Other trends have been in motion over the last few years” – and the author outlines three trends that will impact how Americans save for retirement this year and beyond. For more, CLICK HERE.
High-Conviction Retirement Portfolio Pullback Picks
The author of today’s article believes a pullback is very likely this year – and when that anticipated pullback arrives (and other investors are fearful) there are five “top priority” stocks they will be greedily buying for their retirement portfolio, noting that “Each is a quality company growing at a rapid pace that should deliver strong double-digit returns over time.” For these five high-conviction pullback picks – including what the author notes is “the only non-dividend stock I own or plan to own for the foreseeable future” – CLICK HERE.
REITs And Other Investments Right For Retirees
“Don’t let retirement stop you from earning money,” advises the author of today’s article, who proceeds to outline some of the best investments for retirees who want to see their retirement savings grow – and ideally generate some dividend income. For what she sees as the best investments in this regard – including what makes REITs right for retirees – CLICK HERE.
3 Paths From $100,000 To $1 Million In Retirement Savings
While some argue it’s not enough – and others argue it’s needlessly high – the figure of $1 million is frequently cited as the amount to strive for when it comes to retirement savings. And with the average 401(k) and IRA accounts having balances of around $100,000, today’s article lays out scenarios to get from this starting point to $1 million in retirement savings, whether you have 30 years, 20 years, or just 10 years until retirement. For more, CLICK HERE.
Unlocking The Implications Of The SECURE Act
The long-awaited Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act has been passed by Congress and signed by President Trump – and several of its many provisions affecting 401(k)s, IRAs, annuities and more take effect as soon as 2020 begins. So what are the new rules of retirement saving? Today’s article outlines some of the most important provisions of the SECURE Act, including changes to the rules governing required minimum distributions (RMDs) which one retirement expert states “could provide tax benefits to some and tax hurdles for others”. For more, CLICK HERE.
