There can be a lot of confusion around achieving financial freedom, getting from where you are right now to that point where you never have to work another day in your life. What type of compound account should I use?…
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How much money do you need to save at 50 to retire with a million dollars? The average income of a 50-year-old in the United States is $77,722. What percentage of that do we have to contribute in order to…
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What types of options do I have when it comes to saving for my children’s college education, which is best and why? While the cost of college continues to increase at a torrid pace, there are ways to prepare for…
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Life insurance is rarely a topic that consumers like to think about, talk about — or even do anything about for that matter. Recent statistics show ownership of life insurance policies is at the lowest level in decades: One in…
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Families meet for many reasons. Birthdays. Holidays. Reunions. Special occasions or merely because they like being together. However, joining for an event specifically designated as a family meeting is less frequent. Yet, it is one of the most important gatherings…
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Do any of these questions sound familiar to you? Can we retire soon or how much longer do we have to work? Should we collect Social Security at age 62 or wait until full retirement age (and what does that…
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