Imagine you’ve had a retirement plan in the works for years, even decades. You’re ready to retire in 2020… and then, something completely unexpected happens. A global pandemic. There’s no denying that COVID-19 has changed our lives. For those nearing retirement age...
Whether your child is starting college virtually or going on campus this fall, you may be thinking of giving them a credit card to cover their expenses. But what if they don’t have any credit history yet? What are your options for helping your child build credit?...
Many retirees launch second careers, also called bridge jobs, when they reach retirement. In 2019, a survey found that almost 40% of those who retire were going back to work. Some launched second careers because their retirement was not what they expected. Many...
The term “estate planning” sometimes leads people to believe that it’s only about passing wealth down to the next generations. If you don’t have children, you may think that estate planning isn’t necessary. However, neither is true. Your estate doesn’t mean “wealth.”...
Housing costs and general cost of living vary from state to state, but the average retiree spends about $16,700 per year on housing alone, as of 2019. That includes mortgage or rent payments, insurance, property taxes, and maintenance and repairs, but not utility...
