What do you think of people who retire early? Do you envy them? Do you think they’re crazy? What would you do? Would you retire early if you could? Today’s article explains how it may be possible. Here’s what they had to say, “Not everyone will have the perfect combination of luck and skill to retire before gray hairs even…
Always wanted to retire to somewhere exotic like Thailand or green and beautiful like Ireland? Today’s article explains why now may be the time (even if you’re not retirement any time soon) to look into housing there. Here’s what they had to say, “A number of the best places in the world to retire are a bargain right now, due…
Are you nervous with all the news about Greece and what the stock market did yesterday? Today’s article explains why you may want to consider holding off on getting out of the market. Here’s what they had to say, “The median S&P 500 decline the day after a shock to the system was 2.4%. That’s pretty close to what happened…
Today’s article discusses whether investing abroad is worth it. Here’s what they had to say, “For most of the past decade, international investing hasn’t lived up to its billing. Domestic-stock mutual funds have outperformed most foreign rivals. The typical U.S. stock fund returned 8.2% annualized over the 10 years through March 31, reports researcher Morningstar. That easily beat the 6.2%…
Today’s article discusses a different kind of retirement bucket list, this one is a retirement income-specific bucket list. Here’s one of the to-dos, “Taste A Classic We all know the power of a classic. Whether it’s a classic car, landmark place to eat, or song from our past, classics take us back to a better place and time… when life…
Today’s article exposes three “retirement-crushing unforeseen circumstances” and how to avoid them as much as possible. Here’s one of them, “Dealing with a badly timed stock market drop. Everyone understands the stock market rises and falls in cycles over the years. Yet when it comes time to plan for retirement, this basic fact can be very hard to deal with.…
Netflix is doing something for investors that might help old Average Joe out. Today’s article explains what’s going on, “The move is aimed at making Netflix shares easier for everyday investors to buy. After doubling this year, Netflix is now worth an eye-popping $681 a share. Few companies in the S&P 500 have stocks that cost that much. For example,…
Today’s article gives several reasons why this summer may be a dud. Here’s what they had to say, “In 2011, the S&P, tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), was volatile but flat going into June. The real fireworks started thereafter, when stocks dropped 20% in July and August. Could the same happen in 2015?” To read more, CLICK…
Can you force anyone to save for retirement? And by forcing them to save for retirement, does it make a difference? Today’s article discusses the potential law. Here’s what they had to say, “While any move to ameliorate America’s retirement crisis would be positive, the research suggests that employees need both the opportunity and encouragement to join retirement savings programs,…
Today’s article reveals several stocks that could have some serious dividend pay. Here’s one of them, “Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (CBRL) operates 634 company-owned restaurant and gift shop locations in 42 states and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. The restaurant segment has posted strong performances in the first quarter of 2015 and is expected to continue to improve…