National Retirement Planning Week: 7 Bad Habits Baby Boomers Need to Break to Have a Successful Retirement

Stars were aligned for baby boomers since they were born – between 1946 and 1964. Boomers got the education they wanted, and they lived and thrived during the economic surge. But, are they still having the same luck today? In line with National Retirement Planning Week, Insured Retirement Institute or IRI released their annual report,… read more

Have ready are you for retirement? If you’re a woman, your future seems bright since women are known to more likely prioritize financial planning compared to men. Despite women being better planners, they still end up feeling they’re not ready for retirement. In fact, 40% of women revealed that they don’t have enough money saved… read more

  Baby boomers make up the majority of the U.S population today. They are born between 1946 and 1964 and witnessed a lot of changes throughout their lifetime. But more changes will follow before and during retirement that baby boomers should address early. For this month’s roundup, we have compiled five articles that can help… read more

Facing high long term care cost is a nightmare everyone wants to avoid, particularly baby boomers. America’s baby boomers have reached its greatest height with 76 million entering their retirement years and 70% of them will require some form of long term care. Unfortunately, most baby boomers are not prepared to pay for long term… read more

Tax refund season is definitely on! Have you thought about where you’ll spend your tax refund money? According to the IRS, around 80% of tax filers get an average refund of $3,000 every year. If you’re expecting a tax refund from the IRS, you must start looking into different ways you can spend your tax… read more

Aging with dignity is everyone’s dream that seems to be unattainable given the situation right now – rapid aging population, issues surrounding aging like illnesses, lack of planning for long-term care and limited retirement savings. But is it really hard to age with dignity? It’s hard but not impossible to attain. Individuals should learn to… read more

It’s never too early to plan for retirement given the circumstances today – longevity and expensive health care and long-term care costs. Despite this stark reality, there are still some Millennials who put saving for retirement at the bottom of their priority list. Millennials’ retirement looks bleak right now because of their inability to handle… read more

Are you still in limbo whether you should buy long term care insurance before age 50? Better make up your mind now and buy coverage to avoid paying for expensive long term care cost out-of-the-pocket. It’s hard to fathom the financial strain of long term care now, but by looking at the latest cost of care… read more

  Turning 60 is a major milestone that is worth celebrating and can be considered as a triumph for reaching this far. As you approach turning 60 years old, you think about a lot of things like losing a job, the best insurance to buy, having poor health and uncertainties of what lies after retirement… read more

Senior discounts make up for the drawbacks of aging and living on a fixed retirement income. Who would have thought that growing old could be an advantage too, right?   Make the most of your retirement now by cashing in on these senior citizen discounts now. Some of these deals can even be enjoyed as early… read more