Living on a fixed income can be difficult. Do you know how taxes will affect your financial health in retirement?
What’s the first thing you think of when it comes to money? Are your thoughts more positive or negative? Whatever’s natural to you can speak to your money mindset. 1 And that money mindset can shape your financial views and habits. It can also reveal more about your values and beliefs, not just about finance but about life in general...
While divorce may be hard on your emotional wellbeing, you shouldn’t let it impact your retirement plans.
Birthday celebrations at 50 and each year after can be meaningful opportunities to reflect and feel grateful for life’s journey. Some also mark important milestones in retirement planning and your financial life. Here’s a look at why, with a focus on each milestone birthday after 50 and the role it can play in your overall financial wellness. Age 50: Catch-Up...
It may be easier to stick to your financial goals if you have a strong investment philosophy in place.
It's not always pleasant to think about the possibility of needing long-term care, but it's a necessary part of getting older.
4 Pervasive Myths About Inflation Inflation can feel inescapable these days. For most of us, it also feels like inflation is higher and more persistent than it actually is. 1 That could be because we’re seeing higher prices practically everywhere. 1 Despite our experience, though, that misperception can actually harm us. It can also be bad for inflation in general...
Unhappy with your current financial situation? Your daily habits may be to blame.
Can you relate to any of the following? “I should have bought that stock before the company went public!” “What a shame — I wish I had invested in that new tech before it went mainstream!” What’s the next “unicorn” that will make a fortune?” It’s common to feel this way. Many of us experience “fear of missing out” —...
With the popularity of robo-advisors, are financial professionals still necessary?
Considering donating to a cause? There's a few things you should check first.
How much do you really know about retirement benefits? If you’re like most Americans, it’s not that much. In fact, most of us have fairly poor “retirement literacy,” especially when it comes to the finer points of retirement benefits. 1 That may not seem like a big deal, but it can give rise to all sorts of landmines in the...
