These 3 big surprises can derail your retirement
The countdown to retirement can include all sorts of plans — setting aside extra cash in in the 401(k) plan, aiming to pay down debt, dreaming about the first trip you’d like to knock off your bucket list. But retirement experts will tell you that it’s the things that you don’t plan for that derail […]
5 Types of Homes to Consider for Retirement
Figuring out where to retire might be easy for some, but for others it’s a difficult decision. There are all kinds of articles about the best places to retire in the U.S., specifically in Florida, but what if the choices on these lists don’t really speak to you? It’s easy to default to retiring in […]
How will interest rate rise affect mortgages, savings and property?
The Bank of England on Thursday raised its base rate for only the second time in a decade, inching it up from 0.5% to 0.75%. What impact will it have on your mortgage, savings and the property market? How will it affect me? The direct impact on most people is minimal. Most people with large […]
Can You Get Life Insurance if You’re Disabled?
Life insurance is intended to replace lost income, pay off debt and leave an inheritance after the death of a loved one. But for Americans with disabilities, getting this important financial protection can present a challenge. “I have a 21-year-old son who can’t get life insurance,” says Lisa Bamburg, co-owner of Insurance Advantage and LMA […]