It may be better to downsize that big home rather than keep it. You want to retire, and you own a large home that is nearly or fully paid off. The kids are gone, but the upkeep costs haven’t fallen. Should you retire and keep your home? Or sell your home and retire? Maybe it’s [...]

What does it mean for people and companies? Is 70 the new 65? It may be, for many Americans are electing to postpone retirement as an effect of the recent volatility in the financial markets. If 70 is the new 65, some workplace changes are worth noting – these trends may be affecting you, your [...]

The 2011 payroll tax holiday may give you a chance to boost your 401k. What would you do with an extra $1,000 or $2,000? The Tax Relief Act of 2010 will give many of us the equivalent of a 2% raise in 2011. Employee payroll taxes have been cut from 6.2% to 4.2% this year.1 [...]

There are many varieties of this popular savings vehicle. What don’t you know? Many Americans know about Roth and traditional IRAs … but there are also many other types of IRAs. Here’s a quick look at several basic classes of IRAs, as well as some variations and additional information. Traditional IRA. (Contribution limit of $5,000, [...]

These lower-cost, easily administered plans may be appealing in a sluggish economy. What do you know about the SIMPLE 401(k)? Most business owners have heard of it, yet don’t know much about this retirement savings vehicle. When times are tight, it might be an excellent choice. Do you have a business with fewer than 100 [...]