Today’s article explains how technology is changing retirement forever. Here is just one of the ways technology is affecting retirees, “The peer-to-peer economy can also help retirees earn an income from one of the biggest investments they’ve made over their lifetime: their house. Services like Airbnb let retirees rent out space in the family home—which probably has lots of room…
We’re only 30 days away from the New Year, (can you believe it?) so now may be a great time to start thinking about your resolutions. Today’s article isn’t discussing the usual resolutions you might see, they want you to think about your retirement and what you can do in 2016 to help yourself prepare. Here’s one, “Funding a 401(K)…
It hasn’t happened in over a decade but the Euro and the Dollar are almost worth the same. Is that good news or bad news? How will that affect our economy versus the European economy? Today’s article discusses what could happen if it comes to that. Here’s what they had to say, “The two currencies are heading toward parity after…
Today’s article explains how a strong American dollar can both positively and negatively affect stocks. Here’s what they had to say, “The strong dollar can pressure stocks in two ways: It makes American products more expensive overseas, so big U.S. multinationals have a tough time competing. And what international profit they do make is worth less when converted into dollars.”…
We’re only a few weeks away from interest rates going up and if you don’t feel all that great about the news, today’s article may be for you. It highlights a handful of tech stocks you may want to check out. Here’s what they had to say, “In general, dividend-paying stocks are expected to lose some of their sheen. To…
Do you call all of the shots when it comes to your retirement plan? Why not, it is YOUR retirement plan after all right? Today’s article discusses whether you should have full control over your retirement plan or whether that may be a recipe for disaster. Here’s what they had to say, “It sounds great, to be in control of…
Are you saving up for retirement or are you saving up money for your child’s future tuition? Today’s article discusses whether parents should be putting their child’s future ahead of their own. Here’s what they had to say, “Families everywhere share the same concern because, while most household incomes remain fairly constant, tuition costs are on the rise. The newest…
This week marks an important week for one analyst, the beginning of the holiday season and the end of the year. Can these stocks shine for the rest of the year? Or will 2016 have to be a do-over? Here’s what they had to say about one of the stocks, “Tyson Foods: This company has undertaken a makeover to become…
Today’s article explains how retirement doesn’t have to be scary, you just have to think of it another way. Here’s what they had to say, “So rather than framing this work as “planning for retirement,” I encourage people like George to think of it as “designing your next phase.” This isn’t just a cute turn of phrase. Positioning it this…
Looking for a great but useful gift for the younger people in your life? Why not money?! “Too tacky,” says some Dear So-and-so. Fine! Then how about the gift of stocks. Today’s article features four stocks that may excite. Here’s what they had to say, “Financial educators say gifts of stock can be instructive and fun as early as age…