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How Much Money Should I Have Saved at 40 for Retirement?

October 11, 2021 by Bob Leave a Comment

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Many people in their early years of work don’t factor in savings for their retirement, as the prospect seems too distant in the future. However, this can make a big difference in how comfortably you’ll be able to spend your retirement the time comes. Knowing how much you should ideally have saved will help keep […]

Filed Under: Life Planning, Money, Retirement

Saving Money for Retirement with an HSA

July 15, 2021 by Bob Leave a Comment

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Your HSA is more than a savings account used to pay for qualified medical expenses. It is an account that you can use to boost your retirement savings.  Many people automatically assume that a 401(k) or other contribution plans are the only way to maximize funds for your retirement age. Your HSA can be just […]

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Life Insurance Advice for Every Age

January 7, 2021 by Bob Leave a Comment

Nowadays, almost anything you come across is insured. Insurance has become an essential aspect of people’s lives because of its benefits, flexibility, and, most importantly, security.  Having insurance is a lifesaver. You may feel like it is a waste of money when you are not using it, but if you ever damage property, you will […]

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No Retirement Plan and I’m 48 Years Old

January 16, 2014 by Joe Plemon 5 Comments

No Retirement Plan and I'm 48 Years Old

Q: Joe, I am 48 years old and have not yet made any plans for my retirement.  I realize that I should have started years ago, so I am anxious to begin investing.  My wife and I have a good income ($7000 a month take home pay).  We also have $25,000 in credit card debt […]

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4 Ways to Avoid a Retirement Identity Crisis

March 20, 2013 by Joe Plemon Leave a Comment

If you think of yourself as “Jim the carpenter” or “Fred the accountant” or “Mary the teacher,” you may be facing an identity crisis when you no longer are performing the vocation you identify with. According to a Consumer Reports National Research Center study, those who struggled with that loss of identity at retirement had […]

Filed Under: Life Planning, Retirement

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