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5 Signs you are ready to retire early
For many Americans, early retirement may seem more like a dream than a reality. Sure, it would nice to be able to eliminate the stress of working sooner rather than ... -
When to consider downsizing your home?
If you are thinking about downsizing your home at some point during retirement, chances are you are not alone. Today, more and more Americans are considering this move. As children ... -
How to make the most of an inherited retirement account
As the number of defined benefit pension plans continues to fall, the value of assets in defined contribution plans like 401(k)s and IRAs continues to rise. In fact, according to ... -
Top 5 retirement plans for entrepreneurs
For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, retirement planning is not on the top of the priority list. Instead, they are often buried in the day to day aspects of ... -
IRA Tips for Tax Season
Individual retirement accounts play a vital role in the retirement plans of many Americans. In fact, according to the latest figures from the Employee Benefits Research Institute, nearly 25 percent ... -
6 Smart Money Moves for 2016
Next to health and wellness, Financial resolutions are usually the next most common goal for the New Year. In fact, a recent survey by GOBanking Rates noted that over 57 ... -
7 year-end tax tips for Individuals
The holiday season is upon us and tax planning is probably the furthest thing from your mind. For many taxpayers, more time and effort was put into their Cyber-Monday shopping ... -
Unclaimed property rates are on the rise
Do you or members of your family have unclaimed property that is sitting in the hands of the state? With statistics from the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators estimating ... -
Don't let your emotions rule your investments
The recent slew of negative economic news has sent the financial markets into a tailspin. From China's surprise devaluation of their currency and concerns about global growth to Greece's economic ... -
Stress-testing your finances may help prepare you for the unexpected
Each year the Federal Reserve releases the results of financial stress tests on 31 of the largest banks. Popularized in the U.S. during the financial crisis, the analysis serves as ...
