Everyone dreams of a more secure financial future. Don’t be discouraged if you sit at the beginning of the path. Maybe this year it’s your turn. Here then are ten simple but effective steps to build a better financial future. Set Financial Goals If you don’t know why you’re doing this —… read more →
You want to start climbing the property ladder. You want to buy your own home. But there’s just one problem: You don’t have the cash for a 20 percent down payment. What should you do? First, let’s assess your current situation: Are you a first-time homebuyer? Or do you own a home?… read more →
Saving for retirement is a monumental task. Unfortunately, today’s chronically low savings rates suggest that too many Americans don’t take it seriously enough. The better people understand the challenge of saving for retirement today, the more likely they are to focus on it. Here are five hard facts on retirement… read more →
You might think you’ve stashed away enough money for retirement, but planning for the costs of your post-work years is no simple task. Many workers find themselves confronting hidden costs after they leave the workforce. The worst part? Those hidden costs have a habit of rising over the years. Pre-retirees… read more →