With summer time in full swing everyone is enjoying the warm weather, the barbecues and poolside chats. Scammers and fraudsters are also enjoying the new opportunities to steal that usually pop up when the warmer weather arrives. Below are 5 of the most common scams that are being seen around the … Read more about Summertime Scams to Watch Out For
Think Smart and Save Money When You Retire
The years people spend in retirement have the potential to be among their most enjoyable. Having spent a lifetime working and contributing to society, it is time for a well-deserved rest and opportunity to devote time and attention to oneself, free from the restraints of full-time employment. Such … Read more about Think Smart and Save Money When You Retire
Windows or A/C? Annual Summer Debate
A gallon of gas is just about four dollars anywhere you go in the United States, meaning that families will be shelling out more money this summer when they hit the road for summer vacation. The good news? If you follow some basic tips, the hot weather can actually reduce your car’s fuel … Read more about Windows or A/C? Annual Summer Debate
Simple Tips for the Novice Investor
Are you a novice investor? There was a time that I didn’t know what a mutual fund was, or what was truly meant by diversification. Over time I read books, news articles, and financial blogs to gain an understanding of how to invest for my future. I used to think that being smart with your money … Read more about Simple Tips for the Novice Investor
Credit Collector or Scam Artist? You Be the Judge
Consumers nationwide are being conned into paying hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars to fraudulent debt collectors, and the problem is growing fast. Typically what happens is that a scammer will call their “mark” and tell them that one of their loans has gone into default. They then say … Read more about Credit Collector or Scam Artist? You Be the Judge
The biggest threat to Retirees’ nest-eggs? Their Mortgage
What’s the biggest threat hanging over the head of many older Americans heading towards retirement? Unfortunately, it might be the very roof of the house that they live in, and the mortgage loan that they’re still paying. From 2001 until 2011, the amount of seniors carrying a mortgage debt on … Read more about The biggest threat to Retirees’ nest-eggs? Their Mortgage
Top 5 Tips to Extend your Retirement Savings
As the cost of living and inflation both skyrocket many people nearing retirement worry that their “nest egg” won’t be enough to see them through. Millions of people unfortunately saw that, with a financial disaster like the one experienced in 2008, a person’s life savings can be devastated almost … Read more about Top 5 Tips to Extend your Retirement Savings
Think $1 Milliong Will be Enough for Retirement? Think Again
According to Richard G Dragotta of LPL Financial in Paramus, New Jersey, there are over 9 million people in the United States that have $1 million or more saved for retirement. That’s the good news, he says. The bad news is that “$1 million might not mean you’re wealthy”. Dragotta says that the … Read more about Think $1 Milliong Will be Enough for Retirement? Think Again