$37,400 In the Hole
High school seniors are wrapping up their last year — studying for finals, battling senioritis and mailing out graduation announcements. And while those destined for college are beginning to receive […]
The Price of Luxuries
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a few luxuries here and there to make life enjoyable, but Americans are spending a small fortune on treats that are ultimately stripping them of […]
Divorce and Social Security
The rise of “grey divorces” – the dissolution of marriage for couples age 50 and older – presents a new challenge in America’s retirement landscape. Today, one in four divorces […]
How Do You Define Retirement?
Passing on from Forbes.com… For the “Greatest Generation,” who worked diligently after World War II, defining “retirement” was easy. You simply stopped working altogether and devoted most of your time […]
The Path to $1 million
Only about 1% of the 30 million or so people who contribute to their Fidelity retirement accounts have managed to save at least $1 million. The average 401(k) balance hovers […]