The balance in your bank account may be scary but if you’re finding a way to pay off your student loans AND save for retirement, you may have found the sweet spot. Though it may seem impossible to pay off your student loans and save for retirement, according to today’s article, it may be possible. Here’s what they had to…
Thinking of retiring early? Not sure where you want to retire yet? Today’s article looks at the top ten best states for early retirement. Here’s what they had to say about number 5, “What makes Mississippi such an attractive destination for early retirees? It’s simple: The state has the lowest cost of living, with living expenses 15 percent below the…
Today’s article explains what happened when IBM announced its poor earnings and they weren’t the only ones who suffered. Here’s what they had to say, “U.S. stocks were dragged down by health-care shares and a downbeat report from International Business Machines that drove its shares to a nearly five-year low. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 13.43 points, or 0.1%,…
Milk, check. Bread, check. Eggs, check. Shares of stocks…check? Today’s article discusses an amazing new buying opportunity for consumers. You know those gift cards you can buy while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store? Well now you can do that with stocks, a company called Stockpile is making it happen. Here’s how it works, “The cards will be…
When it comes to renting or owning, which is better in your retirement. Today’s article discusses, here’s what they had to say, “The decision of whether to rent or buy in retirement requires careful consideration, says Brent Neiser, a certified financial planner and senior director, strategic programs and alliances for the Denver-based National Endowment for Financial Education. “You have to…
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by saving for retirement, today’s article is for you. Here is one tip, “Adopt the Right Attitude There’s no magical Staples Easy Button that you can just press and have retirement planning taken care of for you. As a millennial, you have many working years ahead of you, but that doesn’t mean you can make up…
Today’s article discusses “Insiders,” who are they and why do we care? According to the article, they aren’t buying stocks, and it may be bad news for the rest of us. Here’s what they had to say, “Typically, when the stock market tanks like it did in late August and September, top management will jump at the opportunity to buy…
Today’s article discusses how some states are taking matters into their own hands and coming up with ideas on how to help their residents save for retirement. Is your state one of the few? Here’s what they had to say, “America’s retirement statistics are grim: About 40 percent of baby boomers have nothing saved for retirement, about a third of…
Today’s article is an argument for retiring to a nearby place that has an exotic feel without the distance, cost, and hassle of an exotic retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “We Americans often overlook Mexico, because it’s right next door. Sometimes it feels too convenient to qualify as a retire overseas destination. However, that convenience factor is exactly…
Today’s article discusses three stocks that persevered while others wilted. Here’s what they had to say, “While there are certainly other stocks that are holding up well, it’s important to remember that these highlighted stocks are not defensive in nature. When markets are in a correction, investors often flock to consumer staples stocks such as food and beverages or high…