by Corey | Investing, Retirement
I often use my friends as a small sampling for informal financial surveys. It usually happens sitting in front of a sports game, relaxing, and I try to introduce a financial topic. “That was a nice shot – Say…how’s the job going?” when I...
by Corey | Investing, Retirement
One of the most difficult financial challenges that young adults face is how to start saving for retirement. In comparison to saving for retirement, managing your budget, spending less than you earn, and building up an emergency fund seem like a piece of cake....
by Corey | Investing, Retirement
A few days ago, I wrote about a retirement plan that almost any 20-something can follow. It wasn’t the best plan out there, nor the most aggressive. In fact, far from it. But, it was something that I came up with to help motivate those who are not currently...
by Corey | Investing, Retirement
Retirement planning isn’t just for old people – or even middle aged people. People in their 20s and more generally, young adults, can start saving for retirement too. In fact, young adults can make a larger impact on their retirement income than anyone...
by Don | Investing, Retirement
Our generation is nothing like our parents. Our parents generation would find a job, stay with the employer for life, get a gold watch upon retirement and be done with it. I’ve seen this too: my Dad worked for the same company for over 40 years. I’m in my...
by Corey | Investing, Retirement
Young adults struggle with retirement planning – as they should. For a recent college graduate, there way too many variables to accurately predict their retirement costs. Some people attempt to simplify the calculations by saying to use a percentage of your...