Are you saving up for retirement? Are you healthy? Does being healthy have anything to do with putting away for retirement? According to the study that today’s article discusses, yes, it does. Here’s how they set up the study, “first, the measures of about 200 employees were taken to establish a baseline. Then all the employees were told their health…
If you’re worried about the Baby Boomers creating absolute chaos in the stock market by doing the unthinkable and get rid of their stocks so they contribute to their retirement, fear not! Today’s article explains exactly why those born between the years of 1945 and 1964 aren’t going to ‘unload’ their stocks for retirement. The author gives several reason why…
Today’s article features eight stocks that may have been losers before but just may become winners now. Here’s how they found the stocks, “these are the only stocks in the index (which includes large, mid-sized and small stocks) that are down 20% or more this year, get an average “outperform rating” from Wall Street analysts, get a “buy” or “strong…
Today’s article highlights five “5 star” dividend stocks you may want to check out. Here’s a quote, “it’s very easy to find stocks with a yields greater than 10%, but how many of those will be able to sustain or grow their dividend over 10, 5 or even 3 years? Also, it doesn’t take much effort to find a company…
Did you know you could be sabotaging your own social security? Today’s article discusses how you may be decreasing your social security benefits. Here’s one way, “Sign up before full retirement age. You are eligible to collect the entire Social Security benefit you have earned at your full retirement age, which it typically age 66 or 67, depending on your…
We’re only four months away from the end of the year, which means it’s crunch time for you if you’re trying to bulk up your retirement savings before December. Today’s article explains how to do it in six ways. Here’s one, “Consider opening an after-tax savings account. If you find yourself hitting up against the savings limit on your tax-shielded…
Despite the violence occurring with the Ukraine, Gaza Strip and Iraq, U.S. stocks seem to be okay for now (knock on wood). And according to today’s article, it may continue to do so though investors may be weary. Here’s a quote, “…many fund managers say that unless the unrest increases and threatens the global growth outlook, the case for buying…
Have you heard of Roth 401(k)s? They usually come up when talking about retirement for Millennials, however, today’s article thinks Roth 401(k)s may be right for not only Millennials but also Gen Xers and baby boomers. Here’s one of the benefits, “With a tax-free account, you can avoid required minimum withdrawals after age 70½ (as long as you roll over…
There’s no doubt that there has been a lot of negativity regarding the stock market lately but today’s article discusses two stocks you should check out, “on the way down.” Here’s what the article has to say, “Jim Cramer always tells investors to scale into new positions on a decline. If you’re looking to put money to work, the current…
You’ve done everything you were supposed to to save for retirement and you actually saved up enough to possibly retire early. As appealing as it may sound to retire a bit earlier than expected, is it the right decision? Today’s article discusses that very topic, “…don’t jump to conclusions. Deciding whether to kick up your feet a few years ahead…