[VIDEO] Why Contribute to a 401(k)
When you first encounter a term like 401(k), you might have a loose understanding of how it can help you save for life after you’ve stopped working full time. In... Read More
How Much Should You Save for Retirement?
I never thought about being a millionaire. In fact, I have always been happy living on a smaller income. Perhaps because of my professional background working for nonprofits, I never... Read More
Must-Knows When Investing for Retirement
Retirement is the single largest goal investors face. It’s the universal goal; everyone wants to become financially independent and be able to afford to retire — whether they plan on... Read More
How to Deal With the Effects of Inflation in Retirement Planning
For much of the developed world, rampant inflation isn’t much more than a distant memory. In the United States, inflation has been fairly benign since the double-digit levels of the... Read More
What Is Hospice, and Is It a Good Idea? The Not-So-Scary Truth
At some point, you will approach the end of your life, and you will need to be ready. It can be daunting, isolating, and confusing, but it doesn’t have to... Read More
What Are My Healthcare Options When I Retire?
When I learned on Facebook that my retired college advisor, English professor, and friend John Peavoy, Ph.D., was undergoing radiation treatment for a “scabby thing on his head,” I expressed... Read More