I’d be careful doing a project that takes the entire week to pull off, though. I think it’d probably take away from the team as a whole spending time getting to know each other and just hanging out, given everyone would be so focused on getting the project done in time. Story time...
“It is more likely than not that you won’t get to work as long as you’re planning.” With this in mind, it’s helpful to prepare financially for an earlier retirement, even if you plan to work forever. Here are some moves that will help. Save aggressively The more you can ...
Even the creator of the rule, Bill Bengen, believesthe 4% rule is outdated. (FYI, he now thinks it’s safe to pull more money in retirement—up to 5%. However, others think it should be less than 4%, so take all of this with a grain of salt.) Based on your unique circumstances...
For many of us, retirement planning must include late-life planning for our parents. Supporting One or More Adult Children Boomers are often called the “sandwich generation.” Since 1980, there has been an increase in multi-generational families, from 12% to 16%. While many of these are ...
The tried-and-true retirement investing approach of yesterday doesn't work today. For many years, bonds or other fixed-income assets could produce the yield needed to provide solid income for retirement needs. However, these yields have dwindled over time: 10-year Treasury bond rates in the ...
Transitioning from an identity centered around motherhood to a broader, more self-focused role can feel overwhelming. However, it also offers an opportunity for self-discovery, growth, and renewal. Rediscovering Hobbies and Passions Many women set aside personal interests while raising children, often...
For one thing, you’ll likely face early withdrawal penalties if you pull out your retirement savings early, Hill notes. That $50,000 in your 401(k) may look like a good chunk of change, but it’ll be partially eaten away by fees and taxes, he cautions. And just as importantly, rem...
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Retire rankings have been popular for many years. With the 2025 rankings, U.S. News has undertaken a comprehensive evaluation of how well 150 top U.S. cities meet Americans’ expectations in retirement.READ MORE Compare Top Mortgage Lenders Adverti...
Many parents or grandparents want to pay for their kids to attend college but feel the pull of competing financial demands. When given the choice of contributing to your own retirement account or saving for your child's college, it's advisable to prioritize your own retirement. As many financi...
If you have a spousal or child support obligation and are saving for retirement, Sodoma says you could be slow to contribute to retirement accounts. After all, you may not have enough money left over after meeting those financial obligations. Divorce doesn’t mean starting from scratch, but yo...