Tag: Finance
Americans Continue to Do a Mediocre Job of Preparing for Retirement
An annual survey on retirement preparation shows that many Americans believe they are not saving enough for retirement and are consequently feeling stressed.
The Four Motivations Behind Every Retirement Decision
The author says there are four motivations that drive our retirement decisions, and if too many of them go unaddressed, it can create a less secure financial future.
Financial Fitness: Your New Year’s Resolution
For many people, the new year represents a fresh start. The author provides some suggestions on how to develop long lasting financial goals to put you on a path towards a comfortable retirement.
Three Crucial Retirement Planning Tips for 2017
The start of a new year is often a time when we make plans for a better future. The author lists what she sees as the three most critical planning tips of a solid retirement plan for federal employees.
Congress Gives Trump a Chance to Recast the Federal Budget
The Biggest Money Mistakes We Make—Decade by Decade
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Want to be a millionaire someday? These are five habits that people who become millionaires practice that helped them get there.
Debt Ceiling Looms… Again
Borrowing money has become commonplace for the federal government to fund its operations. What is this likely to mean for future tax rates? The author provides an analysis.
Federal Retirement Lone Rangers: Do They Need a Fiduciary Tonto?
The author notes that despite his handle, the original Lone Ranger didn’t actually ride alone. He had the assistance of Tonto, his trusted companion. Federal employees considering planning their retirements alone can learn from this analogy: they can often fare better with the assistance of a trusted guide to help them. The author provides suggestions on what to look for in a federally focused financial planner.
Why is it So Hard for Americans to Save Money?
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