Archives for August 2018

[BC-MCT-BUSINESS-BJT]Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)"It's like I never left Monterrey," said David Benitez, president of Intelligent Mexican Marketing, a company responsibl more…

This is the best way to save for retirement, spend less and lighten your tax load all in 1 fell swoopMarketWatchMaxing out your 401(k) is the single best way to save for retirement, lower your tax imp more…

Internet advice may have cost this GE investor $500K right before his retirementMarketWatchWhile there are certainly morsels of investment wisdom to be gleaned from unlikely corners, seeking critical more…

CNBC6 Social Security myths that could make or break your retirement planningCNBCTo that point, 69 percent of baby boomers — a generation of individuals who are either in or approaching retirement more…

The Sydney Morning HeraldWhy are more and more Australians retiring overseas?The Sydney Morning HeraldOne of the biggest factors is the increasing cost of living within our shores. Property prices are more…

InvestmentNewsEfforts to help gig economy workers save for retirement gaining groundInvestmentNewsFocus turns to helping contingent workers build balances, bolster security.and more » more…

CNBCFor the boomerang generation, there are pitfalls to moving homeCNBC… costs that can quickly derail even a well-padded savings account. "There are a lot of benefits to the child but parents more…

Business.comResources for Veteran-Owned BusinessesBusiness.com"I apply these skills to my real estate business, but they could be employed in any field." … Small Business Advisory: Crowdfu more…

TheStreet.comWant to Retire Abroad? These Are the Friendliest Countries for ExpatsTheStreet.comThinking of working or retiring abroad? Some countries look … Participants were asked to rate 43 differ more…

InvestmentNewsGuaranteed retirement income campaign launchedInvestmentNewsA national retirement income crisis is brewing, but no one seems to be paying attention. In response, a coalition of 24 major more…

APNewsBreak: US, Mexico to announce new plans on cartelsYahoo NewsThe new plans include putting greater emphasis on attacking cartels' financial infrastructure. Strategies also call for a new enfo more…

Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceAs Retirement Looms, So Does Questions of MovingKiplinger’s Personal FinanceI'm at least five years from retirement (assuming all goes according to plan). … I'm o more…

Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceRetirees Often Make This Major Social Security MistakeKiplinger’s Personal FinanceThe realization of these three points offers insight into sound retirement planning: If yo more…

Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceRetirement Savings Plans for the Self-EmployedKiplinger’s Personal FinanceSo more than 10 years ago, he established a “solo 401(k)”–a special type of retirement plan more…

Mueller gets 'protective order' on George Papadopoulos evidenceYahoo NewsRachel Maddow wonders out loud for anyone who might know the answer, why Robert Mueller got a protective order on evide more…

Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceIs Downsizing in Retirement Right for You?Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceFor example, you may be timing your downsizing plans for when there is a stronger real estate market t more…

Wall Street Journal (blog)Run the Numbers on Your Retirement Plan. Now Do It Without Social Security.Wall Street Journal (blog)But what if, by 2034, there will only be enough tax revenue to pay for 75 more…

CNBCTake these 5 steps to ensure you are getting real financial planning — not just lip serviceCNBCThe spectrum of professionals who claim to offer financial advice is a broad one — so broad, in f more…

CNBCThat $30 trillion 'great wealth transfer' is a mythCNBCBaby boomers, the wealthiest generation in history, are aging and are now preparing to pass down a record-breaking amount of assets t more…

Financial TimesThe big questions to ask before you retireFinancial TimesIf couples aren't aware what each other wants this is storing up problems which are likely to escalate as retirement comes c more…

International LivingPros and Cons of Retiring AbroadInternational LivingYou'll discover the many benefits you'll enjoy…and the drawbacks too. Pro – Cost of Living. One of the primary reaso more…

ForbesPros And Cons Of 403(b) Plans For Educators And Non-Profit WorkersForbesIn the world of obscure IRS tax code references, 401(k) retirement plans get most of the attention, but 403(b) plans are s more…

Is early retirement possible?MarketWatchOne of the biggest challenges to early retirement is figuring out how to pay for health care. Regarding health care coverage, “early” retirement would be be more…

Should retirees hold on to equities? Not necessarilyMarketWatchRetirees receive surprisingly little benefit by dramatically increasing their equity SPX, -0.14% exposure. That is the conclusion I draw more…

CNBCHere's what the new tax law means for your retirementCNBCHere's what the new tax law means for your retirement. 4:17 PM ET Thu, 22 Feb 2018. Planning on retiring soon? These are the five w more…

What's it like to retire without enough saved? The internet has the answerMarketWatchWe all know that we should try to save as much as we can for retirement. But what happens if that's not eno more…

Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceNew Pass-Through Tax Break for Retirement IncomeKiplinger’s Personal FinanceThe 20% write-off can apply both to Lowry's net income from his real estate business and to more…

Opinion: This is the less risky alternative to retiring early that still gives you plenty of freedomMarketWatchI don't really like the FIRE acronym (which stands for Financial Independence Retire more…

New York TimesSingle? No Kids? Don't Fret: How to Plan Care in Your Later YearsNew York TimesThe city of 11,400 filled the bill, and she moved there several years before retiring in 2012 from her more…

Here's What the Average American Spends on These 25 EssentialsMotley FoolMost of us would like to earn more in order to buy all the things we'd like to buy and to be able to fund all our finan more…

Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceHow Will You Spend Your Time in Retirement? A 'Wish List Journal' Can HelpKiplinger’s Personal Finance“Retirement” can be a scary word. Webster defines “retir more…

MyAJCHome Depot sued for mismanaging retirement fund accountsMyAJCA suit filed in federal court against Home Depot charges that the hardware giant permitted mismanagement of retirement funds affecting more…

CNBCOut-of-date beneficiary designations are a common and costly mistakeCNBCIt's truly amazing the amount of people who have prior spouses or deceased relatives still named as a beneficiary on a r more…