Should We Retire With Our Spouse?
Good Morning Green Panda Friends, and welcome to the last post in our Retirement Planning for Young 20 Something Investors series. Before we decide to get married it is very important to talk about...
View ArticleBasic Investment Advice: How to Choose the Best Investments for You
Good Morning Green Panda Friends! Today we are discussing basic investment strategies as well as different types of investments that are designed specifically for our personal financial goals. The most...
View ArticleSuperannuation
Superannuation is an ingrained and absolutely essential feature of working life in Australia. While other nations may refer to the concept of putting earnings away for retirement in different terms...
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5 Reasons Why Saving for Retirement is Important
Happy Tuesday Everyone and Happy Valentine’s Day. I wish you all lots of love today, and if you aren’t in love then I wish you lots and lots of chocolate. Today we are continuing on with our next...
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How Much Do You Need To Retire?
I mentioned last week that prioritizing your financial goals and working only on one or two at a time will help you reach them. One common goal that young workers have is early retirement. When I use...
View ArticleThe Retire Early Movement Has Hit UFC
Early retirement is pretty huge in the personal finance community. All sorts of blogs have gone up proclaiming the glories of retiring early. I personally love the concept and think that it can work in...
View ArticleRRSP Deadline 2014 – Limits & Options
The RRSP season is upon us! Every bank, every bank branch and every teller will remind you to contribute to your RRSP before the deadline [RRSP deadline for tax year 2013 is March 3rd, 2013 and your...
View ArticleRetirement Planning: Don’t Forget Health Care Costs
Retirement planning is an important part of your long-term financial health. However, as you try to estimate your retirement needs, it makes sense to also remember the health care portion of the...
View ArticleWill You Be Able to Retire at 65?
For years, the accepted “retirement age” has been 65. However, many people are starting to look at their situations, and they realize that this might not be practical. A recent poll from CBS points out...
View ArticleRetirement or University Savings – Which Should Come First?
Most people don’t have the luxury of being able to address all financial concerns at the same time, at least not in any substantial way or even in equal measure. Most of us have to make choices and set...
View Article5 Current Financial Decisions that can Ruin Your Retirement Future
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...
View ArticleLimit Risk During Retirement: What Can You Do?
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...
View ArticleIRS Announces Retirement-Related Changes for 2015
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...
View ArticleWant a Little Tax-Advantaged Investment Boost? Try the HSA
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...
View ArticleHow Important is a Traditional Retirement to You?
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...
View ArticleWhy You Need to Include Stocks in Your Retirement Portfolio
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...
View Article401(k) Loans – What Can Go Wrong?
401(k) loans have become a fairly common means of obtaining financing for non-retirement related purposes. This is especially true since the financial meltdown and the tightening of lending guidelines...
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