Archives for Retirement - Page 2
Womyn’s Lands face similar economic challenges as Catholic convents
Did anyone catch the article, My Sister's Keeper in the New York Times on Sunday? Newser gave a good summary that I'll repeat here: So-called 'œwomyn's lands' are quietly persisting…
Have 401(k) plans failed?
The stock market's dramatic dive over the past year has some people questioning the usefulness of 401(k) plans. A recent article on reports: "This is the biggest test that the…
Ask the Readers: How much time do you spend each year planning for retirement?
'œLast year Americans spent 19 hours planning for their retirement. That's about the same amount of time they spent planning their Thanksgiving dinner.' '“ Allstate advertisement Retirement lasts a lot…
Ulterior Motives for Going Back to Work after “Early Retirement”
There are other reasons to go back to work after other than your "other half" might just kill you if they have to be around you ALL the time. Some…
Four Tough Questions about Aging Parents’¦ And Step Parents
I worry about my parents' retirement plans and future medical care. As I've gotten older and more involved in the personal finance community, the prospect of my own retirement has…
When Does a Financial Advisor Make Sense?
I received this email yesterday, from a financial advisor at the local branch of Merrill Lynch. Hi Jan, Hoping that it's okay to write since I came upon your name…
Million Dollar Bets about Kelly McGillis and The L Word
'œHow pleasant is the day when we give up striving to be young -- or slender.' '“ William James Last week, as we were watching episode 7 of The L…
It’s as SIMPLE as I-R-A
This is the second installment of a series of articles designed for the small business owner who may be contemplating the plethora of business retirement plans available. I like simplicity.…
Besting = Better Nesting for Boomers Buying Real Estate
'œTo own a home.' '“ The American Dream You can summarize Bob Waun's new book, Besting, Better Nesting: The New American Dream in one quote: 'œDownsizing is less about size,…
The Retirement Plan Family Tree: 401(k) Alternatives
This is the first part of a series of articles intended to help readers understand a business owner's options to the common 401(k), a plan that is often very expensive…