Today’s article brings us a short and sweet retirement checklist to complete before you get your retirement party. Here’s one item you’ll want to take care of, “while you were working, your employer may have handled your investments, and they were probably focused on growth. Now is the time to shift to a more conservative asset allocation, perhaps by putting…
Thanksgiving is just days away but here’s what may be coming ahead for stocks. Here’s what they had to say, “stocks rallied Friday after China’s central bank announced a surprise rate cut to help its property market amid weaker growth. Earlier Friday, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi opened the door for a more expansive asset purchase program in Europe,…
Today’s article creates an important check list for nearly retired people. Here’s what they had to say, “for people looking at retirement in the next five years, it’s the perfect time to make sure things are in order. This is more a to-do list than a must-do list. But it’s a perfect time to start that diet and a perfect…
So, you’ve done all that you’ve been told you were supposed to do for preparing to retire. You’ve saved up your money and now it’s time to go. But is your current city a great city to retire in? You’d be surprised what the top cities are in today’s article on the best cities to grow old in. Here’s what…
There are so many options for stocks it can be hard to separate the good from the bad but today’s article highlights five stocks that they believe to be toxic. Here’s what they had to say, “I’m not just talking about picking the right stocks — avoiding the wrong stocks is just as important. And the stats show that it’s…
Planning to save for retirement can feel difficult but hopefully today that changes. Today’s article shares twelve simple ways to save for your retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “it’s easy to make small changes that will make a big difference in your retirement savings, say financial experts Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, founder of AskTheMoneyCoach.com and author of Zero Debt: The…
Today’s article features a check list of things you should get done before your retirement. Here’s one, “raise cash. Your paychecks are about to stop. So as you downshift from stocks, move that money into a savings or money market account to fund at least one year of expenses, says Judith Ward, T. Rowe Price senior financial planner.” To check…
Today’s article discusses what will happen when the markets in Shanghai and Hong Kong merge and what benefits you may be able to reap from it. Here’s what they had to say, “November 17 will be a landmark day. That’s the scheduled launch day of Shanghai-Hong Kong Connect, the biggest step yet towards integrating the stock markets of China and…
Today’s article discusses the upcoming months for the stock market and why it has a lot to prove. Here’s a quote from the article, “”you have consumer sentiment improving. You have the economic data that’s coming in pretty nicely. Obviously, the jobs data gain was pretty good. You have to think the wind is at your back,” said Daniel Greenhaus,…
Going into your retirement with a mortgage? You’re not the only one. Today’s article discusses mortgages for retirees. Here’s what they had to say, “according to a new report, Baby Boomers & Their Homes: On Their Own Terms – released last week by The Demand Institute, a think tank jointly operated by The Conference Board and Nielsen, Baby Boomers are…