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Why Women And Their Partners Should Plan For Her Second Retirement
A couple typically plans for their retirement. What is frequently overlooked is the reality that, on average, women live longer than men. Few retirement plans prepare surviving women for what is effectively her second retirement – a later life stage with new complexities, different needs, and costs just when financial resources and personal resilience may be sharply…
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Don’t Overlook This Key Factor When Considering Retirement Relocation
A long-neglected factor to consider when choosing a residence is becoming more and more important to those who relocate in retirement. Because many people don’t consider the factor, it’s causing a lot of financial pain. The overlooked factor is homeowner’s insurance, something that most people take for granted when buying a home. The problem is…
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How Will Healthcare Expenses Ruin Your Fabulous Retirement?
There is a persistent myth that healthcare is magically free after you’ve retired, partly thanks to Medicare. Ask any retiree with a health condition, and I assure you they will tell you medical care is not free. The estimated healthcare expenses in retirement may cause you to worry about running out of money. Hopefully, those…
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What Is Retirement Resilience—And How Can You Build It
Most people (69% of men; 81% of women) experience some sort of unexpected event after they retire, according to a recent survey conducted by Age Wave and Edward Jones. As a result, a very high percentage of retirees (93%) agree that preparation, flexibility, and willingness to adapt are keys to thriving in a potentially long…
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Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
If you own a small business and you haven’t set up a retirement savings plan, what are you waiting for? A retirement plan can help you and your employees save on taxes while saving for the future. Tax advantages A retirement plan can have significant tax advantages: Types of plans Retirement plans are typically IRA-based…