There may be people close to you (spouse, parents, children) who are practicing financial behaviors that are unproductive or destructive. You want to help them get back on track, but you don’t want to come across as judgmental or condescending, or put them on the defensive.
Read More »Are You Wasting Money? Part Two: Food, Clothing and Entertainment
In Part One of this series on wasting money, we looked at housing, interest and transportation–areas in which you or your loved ones may be wasting larger amounts of money. In Part Two, we will look at how money can be wasted in everyday areas of life–specifically food, clothing and entertainment.
Read More »Are You Wasting Money? Part One: Housing, Interest, and Transportation
Most of us are guilty of wasting money in one way or another. Often we are so busy that we pay too much for convenience, and we don’t comparison shop or look for bargains. Sometimes we waste money because we just stay in the same routines–shopping at the same stores, eating at the same places, […]
Read More »How to Stop Worrying About Running Out of Money in Retirement
Many retirees today worry about having enough money for their retirement. Of special concern is if there will be enough money to provide for the surviving spouse. This is called “shortfall risk,” and it is a valid concern. People are living longer and health care costs continue rising, especially long-term care which many seniors will […]
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