How Boomer Women Can Worry Less About Money

How Boomer Women Can Worry Less About Money

When it comes to money, what keeps women up at night? Northwestern Mutual’s 2016 Planning & Progress study reveals 87% of women feel anxious about their finances due to unexpected expenses, health care costs, credit card debt and more. Saving for retirement gives...
Retirees Are Racking Up Credit Card Debt

Retirees Are Racking Up Credit Card Debt

New statistics point out an alarming financial problem. $6,876. That is the average amount of credit card debt owed by an American household headed up by an individual aged 65-69.1 If you are newly retired or close to retiring, that figure may alarm you. It is more...
Surprising Characteristics of the Millionaires Next Door

Surprising Characteristics of the Millionaires Next Door

The habits and values of wealthy Americans. Just how many millionaires does America have? By the latest estimation of Spectrem Group, a research firm studying affluent and high net worth investors, it has more than ever before. In 2015, the U.S. had 10.4 million...
Mind Over Money

Mind Over Money

Emotion often drives our financial decisions, even when logic should. When we go to the grocery store, we seldom shop on logic alone. We may not even buy on price. We buy one type of yogurt over another because of brand loyalty, or because one brand has more appealing...