Hiring a financial advisor is one of those watershed moments in life, a fork in the road that may shape your financial future for decades. Research suggests that those working with a financial advisor feel better at peace about their finances and may have 15% more money to spend in retirement.
As a new generation of Americans enters the market and workforce, many are also gearing up to exit. While most adult Americans have a general idea about what goes into building a good foundation for retirement, there may still be a few eclectic facts that may have slipped by. We aim to illuminate some of these facts so you can handle them during your retirement planning.
It is time to evaluate your bonds’ performance and consider whether an alternative may suit you better. Long ago, it was recommended that investors who are nearing or already in retirement change the majority of their financial funds from equities to bonds.
America is an awful place to retire. At least, according to Natixis, worldwide asset management. We are ranked 18th in the current Global Retirement Index for “retirement security.”
Thirty years ago, it was a rite of passage for many people to pay off their mortgage and then retire. This is no longer the norm. According to research done by Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group, Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1965, have more debt than earlier generations did at the same age and are less likely to own their own homes by the time they are ready to retire.
Treasury Series I savings bonds, one of the most exciting current bond offers, are expected to become less appealing in November when a new rate on the popular instrument is determined.
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Strong plans for retirement and estates always take into account bad times. We can’t deny that inflation is a big deal these days. It seems like inflation has reached every part of consumers’ lives, from the gas pump to the grocery store to the mall.
Surprisingly, 55% of Americans don’t have a will, but they’re crucial documents since they direct the distribution of your assets after your death. Without one, state laws determine who gets your assets, and your heirs may face delays and expenses trying to claim their inheritance. Here are some key facts about wills:
It is advantageous to name a trust as a beneficiary if your beneficiaries are minors, have disabilities, or cannot be trusted with large sums of money. To avoid future estate tax issues, some attorneys also recommend establishing a special trust as an IRA beneficiary to prevent its assets from becoming part of a surviving spouse’s estate.