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'It's just a stage you're going through...' how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is conce ed, there are six identified stages that most retirees go through to varying degrees. Stage 6 - and the final stage of the retirement process is the Routine phase. Routine comes when you've sorted out all your 'issues'.

'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now that you're about to retire, because, as far as retirement is conce ed, there are six identified stages that most retirees go through to varying degrees. In this article I take a look at Stage 2 - The Retirement Event. Stage 2 of the retirement process is The Retirement Event (otherwise known as 'the big day').

The stock market is unsettled … and perhaps its fluctuations are unsettling you. It’s a stressful time for the economy and Wall Street, and you may be conce ed about your portfolio given what’s going on with oil prices, the real estate market, and rising unemployment figures. It may be a good time to review how your assets are invested. Is your portfolio balanced? A balanced portfolio may help you ride out stock market turbulence.

Is your posting on sociable networking sites thoroughly prepared? Have you been seeing the outcomes you desire out of your social media written content? If not, you need to produce or update your prepare for creating your on the internet presence. Listed below are 7 elementary methods to producing a effective social news articles generation and posting approach. 1. Establish your desired target audience. Be as precise as you can. Record characteristics, desires, and common is

Guide to Precious Metals IRAs Stock brokers and investment advisors typically won’t mention it ( for reasons described by Money Metals columnist Guy Christopher ), but it is simple to own something other than the run-of-the-mill paper assets they are paid so handsomely to sell into your retirement account. Nevertheless, word is getting out. Each year more people take the exit and open a self-directed IRA where they can hold tangible assets -- most often physical precious me

What’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Activists are the movers and shakers in retirement, the trailblazers - the ones who start new charities and foundations. They are the ones who fight for their rights and the right of others. Activists have a determination to make life better for somebody, somewhere, and their cause can be the environment, health, education or community.

Retirement planning means far more than addressing money issues, Jane C told me. The retired nurse expected to feel happy upon retirement, but found herself, instead, "just miserable nearly every day." Sitting at her kitchen table, drinking a cool ice tea, Jane told me her story. As a medical professional, Jane knew that her own loneliness, sadness, loss of sleep and other symptoms are often described as depression, so she set out to fix the problem by discovering a proactive approach to retirement - finding something worthwhile to do while adding to her retirement income base.r

What's your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Traditionalists want a traditional 'rest and relaxation', 'pottering about' type of retirement. They don't want to change the world, or even themselves. They don't particularly want to work part-time or get a retirement career or start a retirement business... They worked all their lives and they're done with work.

You go to school, you get your education, you get your experience and your working world should be in pretty good shape right? While that may be true for many of you I’ll bet my bottom dollar it’s not true for each of you. Would you like this to be true for you? Heck Yes! Why wouldn’t you? What would you need to change to make this career of yours sing for you?

AS A NEWLY retired person, do you REALLY expect EVERYTHING to go as planned? Consider the retiree who chooses to move to another country as an expat and then winds up going back home, giving up on the dream of living in a new culture because he or she can't seem to make needed cultural adjustments.

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Much like niche restaurants that come and go, niche investments come into and out of favor, as well. Just as everyone had to be the first to try out that new donut or cupcake shop on the corner, the new craze to hit the investment world is the narrowly-focused exchange-traded fund. <img align="right" class="size-medium wp-image-9282" src="http://www.glassmanwealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/104140602-GettyImages-584932100.530x298-300x169.jpg" alt="Yuriko Nakao | Bloomberg | Getty Images" width="300" height="169" />

Are you about to retire soon and thinking about your future? Are you thinking of where to invest in? I would like to share with you the benefits of gold IRA investments. These are in my opinion a better option if you have the money to chip in and get some. I would rather you get them than a normal investment anywhere else. Why do I say that? Well keep reading to get the full scoop. Now you may be asking what a gold IRA is. Well it is basically an individual retirement accoun

What’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. I think of Individualists as the self-actualisers of the second half of life - they have the need to fulfil their potential and be all that they can be, and their ideal retirement would be a portfolio of activities which combines: • meaningful work, • learning, • personal development, and • community and/or voluntary activity.

Many people fail to see that skills fade, but assets are forever. They don’t know their entire financial education in their lives is completely WRONG! Too many people believe that a good job, good skills, and a positive attitude will make them great wealth. The problem is that it just doesn't work that way. People who make an hourly wage and an annual salary cannot build wealth. This is because their money doesn't work for them, and instead they work for their money. This i

What’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Specialists are the enthusiasts, the devotees, the people who have a continuing (often lifelong) passion for their work - they love what they do so much that they'll never retire and they'll just keep on working until they drop.

When you look back at your life are you proud of who you are and what you have become? Are you the person you thought you would be? As a woman in your fifties or beyond you have had more than several decades as an adult. I am sure you had hopes and dreams, goals and plans. At least I hope you had hopes and dreams for yourself! And even if you didn’t you can always start them now can’t you? You can always step forward to create a different life for yourself if you put your mind to it.

A common question that many people who are planning their personal finance is “how to invest in gold”. There are a lot of doubts and queries as to how to do so in a safe manner. In this article I will discuss that and hopefully clarify some of your doubts. However before I go there, I would like to talk about why it is better to invest in gold instead of make other forms of investments. Well generally speaking, gold is a safer and more stable option. Most people view equity

Everyone who owns property or financial assets of any kind should have an estate plan for the future. Thinking of when the day comes that we are no longer around to manage our business affairs, it is good to know that everything is in order for loved ones who remain. However, preparing an estate plan is not necessarily a boring task. It actually provides the opportunity to take some meaningful action steps in protecting everything you have worked for. Find an Efficient Firm F

What does planning for your summer vacation and planning for your retirement have to do with each other? I can just hear some of you saying “they have nothing to do with each other” and others saying “they have a LOT to do with each other.” What do you think? I have been working and learning in this area of ‘retirement’ for many years now and I have learned a lot from all of you. When baby boomers plan for a vacation they consider many things such as: • How much time do we have • How much money can we spend • Where would be a exciting/happy/relaxing place to gornr

Do you know what that 1 mistake might be? Can you guess? Let me just say that it’s not as difficult as you might think. This mistake can be avoided if you just pay attention. Now I know that doesn’t sound as though that should be very difficult but you would be surprised! As a woman born in the times we were, Woodstock and all that…….it seems like paying attention would be easier than it really is. Here are my thoughts on something I fear that we don’t pay attention to and I would love to hear your thoughts.

The Return of Prosperity – A Three Part Series. Part One: An objective Viewr Part Two: The good signsr Part Three: What to do right now! Part One: An Objective View. “If it ain’t bad, it ain’t news”rn-Unknown reporter at the scene of Joey Gallo’s murder, April 7, 1972.

When it comes to retirement, among the leading concern is facing an event that requires long-term care and covering its costs. Despite of this, there is no reason to worry because you can prepare for it. Currently, there are long-term care insurance policies available for care-related needs. Such policies cover the risks of needing care in retirement and protect assets needed for the surviving spouse. However, because of its variable costs, most people do not want to talk abo

"I thought I left business and work and all of that snarly stuff - and now you want me to write down my business plans? To write down my goals? NOT!!" Sue is a newly retired office manager turned blogger who wants to make a small business of what she is doing -- blogging about business.

With just some basic preparation you and your financial planner could have your retirement fund trained to overcome obstacles with the grace of a champion pedigree.nnIs it possible to train your retirement plan? We think so.nnMaybe you’re about to change jobs, change companies, or change your career completely. Whatever change is afoot, we don’t have to remind you how important it is to keep an eye on your retirement funds during tumultuous times. Assets for your retireme

Family vacations may have been wonderful when your kiddos were still little and you were in charge. You were definitely the parent, roles were defined and everyone knew their place. Then, lo and behold, those youngsters grew up! This changes many things in your life but it's the natural order of things. They grow up; you become less of a parent and more of a friend, a comrade.

At some point in life, we start noticing that all of our mistakes are just variations on half a dozen or so major mistakes. Have you ever noticed what yours are? In this article, I'll help you avoid some of the most common mistakes people make with their retirement finances, but you can apply these principles to your general financial affairs just as well.

Question: My husband and I (age 62 and 57) want to make some resolutions to sure up our retirement picture in 2010. Any thoughts you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Bea, Stamford, CT Answer: Bea, here’s a checklist to get you on track in 2010! 1. If you haven’t maxed out your 401k/403b contributions at work, you are eligible to take advantage of what is known as the catch-up provision.

Community living gets a bad rap, and it’s rare to encounter an older adult who’s excited about making the move. Often, the decision to downsize and leave the family home is a big barrier.

As with any remodeling or moving you are in a position to make decisions for what to keep and what to purge. I have purged A LOT and ARC and Goodwill are very happy with me. That said, I have also saved some things. Closets were filled with prom dresses, ski jackets, other kinds of jackets and coats. All belonging to my adult daughters. Back packs, purses you name it. I would line them up on the couch and take pictures and text them to my girls. Do you want these? No. No. No. No. Oh, maybe save the prom dresses for Halloween.

Wow! Can you imagine being retired with nothing to do? Would it not be one of the cruellest punishments you could imagine? Does sitting in front of the TV, day in and day out, sound like a fulfilling way to live? Malcolm S. Forbes said "Retirement kills more people than hard work ever did". Fortunately we have time to plan our retirement. Think about the question "What are you going to do when?" -- you grow up? -- you graduate? -- you retire?nn For the first two stages of lif

Isn’t it grand being a grandparent? You probably don’t want to be called Grandma or Grandpa because that would make you seem older than you believe you are. You’ve probably come up with some clever name for yourself, which is great. But do you want to know how to be the cleverest grandparent of all? The key is to keep the grandkids happy as well as the parents. Here are some tips to help you along the way: * Start a tradition with your grandchildren. Think about what your common interests are and what activities that are related to them.

Has your work ever interfered with your ‘other life?’ That ‘real’ life that does not include work, even if it’s work you love? What I mean is true leisure. Not thinking about, planning about or doing anything even close to work. I am talking especially for those of you entrepreneurial types.

When it comes to taxes, you can either laught or cry, so with tongue firmly in cheek, we'll try for some laughter. Unfortunately as you will see, this satire is based on certain sad facts. NEW YORK STATE’S NEW TAX Interview with the Commissioner of Taxation for the state of New York I interviewed New York State Commissioner of Taxation, the Honorable Grabyur Moola shortly after his appointment by newly elected Democratic Governor Mario Cuomo. Me: “Thank you for seeing us, sir. Our readers have questions about the new tax that is in front of the legislation right now.”

Isn't it grand being a woman? In all my decades of years I don't think I have ever wanted to be man. (Well, except when I am hiking or skiing) I think we are really special beings. I also believe we don't give ourselves enough credit when credit is due. And what do we say when someone says 'Thank you for all your hard work' we say, 'Oh, it was nothing'. What do we say when someone says to us "I just love your outfit" we say "I got such a good deal on this, with a coupon and it was a great sale!"

Question: I’m 62 and still working. Is it better to take Social Security now or should I wait? Answer: It depends on a lot of factors. Social Security retirement benefits usually begin at full retirement age (FRA), which is currently age 65. For those born after 1937, FRA will be gradually ...

In retirement planning, your age determines the specific actions you may be able to take. Your age dictates, for example, when you can take part in a retirement plan, make contributions to IRAs, and take money from your plan. Below are 10 significant ages you should plan for: Age 21 A retirement plan sponsored by an employer may be allowed to exclude employees who are younger than age 21, but must sponsor the retirement plan of all employees who are 21 and over. Age 50 Ma

Question: If one has a properly diversified investment portfolio, what percentage do you feel is safe to plan on withdrawing annually so that my account value never decreases? Susan, New Jersey Answer: Susan, as long as you limit your withdrawals to the amount of interest, dividends and capital gains generated, you won’t have to touch your principal and the value of your account won’t decrease. For example, let’s assume you have a $400,000 account value and by the end of the year your balance has increased to $425,000.

You have heard people say “It’s in my genes” or “It’s in my DNA” which basically means that it’s just the way it is so I can’t change it. “My parents, grandparents, great grandparents were all diabetic, or overweight or died of cancer. There is nothing I can do about it.” Sorry to take that excuse away from you but from what I have been hearing and reading there actually are things we can do to basically change our DNA. Your genes are not your destiny. You actually can do things to change them.

Remember when your kids were little and you thought they would never grow up? You felt like you were going to be tying sneakers forever, going to parent/teacher conferences and endless soccer tournaments till you were old and gray. Well, you are older…maybe gray…maybe not. But, they really DID grow up! They no longer need you in the ways they did before. That certainly doesn’t mean they don’t need you, just differently. You did the best you could do as a parent. You gave them to best you had to offer.

Do you cringe when you hear the word retirement? What does retirement even mean for creatives? Probably not what you think. Retirement doesn’t mean you stop working. Retirement doesn’t mean you do nothing. If you think retirement doesn’t apply to you, you don’t truly understand it. At least not yet. What Does Retirement Mean to You? Age is only a number, a cipher for the records. A man can’t retire his experience. He must use it.rn—Bernard Baruch We’re not talki

Low Cost Retirement in Mind? "Step Away From the Coasts"! Most of the experts think that our economic mess could continue for the next few years. If you have just retired and are trying to figure out how to adjust to life with a smaller portfolio, this article might help with some perspective. ...

Annuities are financial products which you buy when you reach retirement. You need to buy an annuity because it is your life income, the income you receive instead of working. For some retirees, it is a stressful and worrying time as it is a major decision which is irreversible and very important. However, there is a lot of support available. One way to get maximum attractive rates for your annuity is by seeing if you are eligible for enhanced annuity rates. These work by of

The rising number of elderly will likely have a great impact on the increasing number of the facilities of retirement living in Ontario. As a plethora of people near retirement age, they will likely alter the definition of what it means to be retired. Most of the senior citizens today are looking for a more active lifestyle. Many of these elderly don't really want to retire actually, and some will work part-time for the rest of their lives. There is also a group of elderly wh

Also known as seller financing, owner financing is growing in popularity in today’s economy. With the credit markets slowing down and people finding it harder and harder to borrow, owner financing is looking better and better as an alternative to traditional financing. Owner financing is when the seller of the property basically agrees to take payments rather than a lump sum. Here are a few things that need to happen in order for the owner to be able to finance your dea

No one disagrees that retirement planning is a good thing yet many people fail to take time to plan. If there is a retirement plan in place, it has often been left till the last minute, maybe even just a few years before retirement. This article offers an outlook on retirement planning that may shock some of you. If you love doing what you’re doing you’ll most likely never want to retire. It’s often said that most of the wealthiest people in the world still work in their own

Question: I just inherited $50,000. If I put it in a bank CD, how many years will it take before it’s worth $100,000? Answer: 14.4 years – assuming your interest rate is 5%. In the financial planning world there is something called the “Rule of 72”. It’s a very simple way to compute and ...

When it comes to long term care planning, people often assume that married couples have it easier because they have each to turn to for support. When the situation gets tough, it surely helps to have another person present. On top of that, married couples can look to each other to act as caregivers, should the need arise. However, it is not all flowers and rainbows for them. Planning for two also means double the expenses. It can mean trying to reconcile two different needs a

Do you believe you are financially comfortable? Possibly more than comfortable? You were able to work less or not work at all while you raised families or cared for an aging parent. That was then, this is now. This is the New Environment. You may not realize it but 78% of the job lay offs have been men. So, what does that mean for you? It means you are returning to the work force in droves.