Retirement readiness is near an all-time low. Just 14% of adults are very confident they will live comfortably after quitting work and 60% have less than $25,000 in savings, according to the Employee Benefits Research …
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From Hollywood Actress to Toy Store CEO
Five years ago, Kellie Martin, the actress famous for playing Becca Thacher on the early ‘90s TV series “Life Goes On” and later for her roles on “ER” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” was doing a photo shoot for PEOPLE …
Off the Road: 8 Reasons Why We’re Driving Less
In recent months, car sales have been booming at the same time that consumers have been paying more per vehicle. Because demand for cars is high, it would seem like a safe assumption that people need new wheels because we’re all …
What Teens Worry About: Drugs, Sex and … Future Salaries?
A bunch of new surveys about teens and money all point one direction: The kids are learning less and feeling terrible about it. Where is the adult supervision?
Develop a Strategy the Smart Way
Strategic planning fails when it has fuzzy objectives, too many people, and a rushed schedule. When your company faces uncertainty and needs to develop a strategy fast, do it the right way:
Boomers Flock to ‘Longevity Insurance’ for Retirement Security
Guaranteed income in retirement has emerged as a central issue for baby boomers, and fast becoming the solution of choice is something called longevity insurance. It’s a nifty product—but, as you might suspect, hardly flawless.
Hey, Sis, Can I Bum Some Money? Another Reason It Sucks To Be A Middle Child
There’s been much focus over the years on the role of birth order on personality, employment and finances, to list just a few areas. Whatever you think of the broad idea—first proposed by Sigmund Freud collaborator
Don’t Give the Ball Back!
Wayne Mitchell gave the ball back—just like Christian Lopez, Tim Forneris and who knows how many other fans who over the years happened to be in the right place at the right time during a big moment in sports. The question is: Why do they do it?
Op-Ed: Improving Financial Literacy Is Essential to Our Nation’s Economic Health
April has been designated National Financial Literacy Month, so now is a good time to reflect on the importance of financial literacy and its impact on our nation’s future financial health. Many Americans still need better
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7 Ways to Stretch Your Nest Egg
If you thought it was hard to grow a nest egg, try living off one in retirement. Here are seven ways to make what you have last the rest of your life.
First Job? 6 Critical Steps to Long-Term Security
The Class of 2012 may be surprised to hear that they need to start saving…right now. Here are 6 ways to make saving for retirement both painless and bulletproof.
Aiming High, Pension Funds Bet Wrong
Like retirees who make the mistake of reaching for yield, pension fund managers have been shifting into hedge funds and private equity — and losing.