by Miranda | Finance, Investing, Retirement
Many of us understand that one of the most important things that can be done for your finances is to save for retirement. Getting started early is one of the best ways to take advantage of compound interest and build a nest egg that can handle just about anything....
by Miranda | Finance, Retirement
When many of us think of retirement, our thoughts zoom to some sort of lazy day. We might be sitting on the front porch, watching the grandkids play, or we might be sipping a cold drink on a beach somewhere. However, the reality is that a “traditional”...
by Miranda | Finance, Investing, Retirement
One of my favorite accounts is the Health Savings Account (HSA). The HSA is a tax-advantaged savings account that provides you with a tax deduction now, and, if you only use the money for qualified expenses, grows tax-free to boot. It’s an account that allows...
by Miranda | Finance, Personal Finance, Retirement
Every October, the IRS takes a look at the Consumer Price Index for the 12 months from September to September and determines what changes should be made in terms of cost of living increases for Social Security, as well as the rules for contributions to tax-advantaged...
by Tom Drake | Finance, Retirement
According to a recent study published by MoneyTips.com, 49 percent of retirees worry about their financial situation. Even though these retirees might be successful, they are plagued with concerns about the future, and whether or not they will live to fight another...
by Miranda | Financial Planning, Retirement
As humans, we sometimes have a hard time looking to the future and preparing for what could happen. The result is that, all too often, the things we do now negatively impact the future. This is true of financial decisions as well as other choices we make. For many of...
