High Anxiety
Sharing this infographic from Nerdwallet regarding American financial anxiety. As the graphic shows, the struggle to save for retirement — and the anxiety caused by feeling behind — is a […]
How Earned Income Affects Social Security Benefits in Retirement
Many people continue to work beyond retirement age, either by choice or out of necessity. But if you are receiving Social Security benefits, you need to be aware of how […]
Inflation as Retirement’s Silent Killer
Here’s some eye-opening statistics for you: At a conservative inflation rate of 2.5%, your dollar today will be worth about 78 cents in 10 years. That same dollar will be […]
John and Jane Average
How much money does the average American earn? How much do they owe? And (since it’s the Tax Filing Deadline Day) how much do they pay in taxes? The Motley […]
Small increases in retirement savings go a long way
The chart below illustrates the difference between steadily saving 5% of income, and starting at 5% but increasing contributions 1% annually until the recommended goal of 15% of income. It […]