Retirement Planning for Single Parents

Retirement Planning for Single Parents

It is a challenge – and it must be met. How does a single parent plan for retirement? Diligently. Regularly. Rigorously. Here are some steps that may help, whether you are just beginning to do this or well on your way. Setting a household budget can be a wise first...
Reality Check: The Numbers

Reality Check: The Numbers

One million seconds is equal to how many days? 11.574 DAYS One billion seconds is equal to how many days? 11,574 DAYS or 31.71 YEARS One trillion seconds is equal to how many days? 11,574,074.074 DAYS or 31,709.79 YEARS Federal Debt $19,961,467,137,973.64...
Life Insurance Tip 34

Life Insurance Tip 34

In a two-parent household, both parents should have life insurance coverage, even if one of them does not work. If one spouse dies the money from the life insurance policy can help the surviving spouse pay for child care and education expenses.
A Portrait of Gen X Retirement Saving

A Portrait of Gen X Retirement Saving

Is this age group preparing adequately for the future? How would you guess Gen X is faring when it comes to retirement saving? Americans born between 1965 and 1980 are approaching what should be their peak income years, and many of them have actively contributed to...