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American Workers No Longer See Their Jobs as a ‘Labor of Love’
Employees May Look for Change on the Horizon as Workplace Attitudes Begin to Shift in 2010 While the unemployment rate for business has started to show a slight decrease to 9.7%, and as companies appear to be shedding fewer jobs, there’s increased belief that the worst of the recession is behind us and that the country [...]
Continue reading...Americans Choose Pay Days Over Holidays
Thursday, February 11, 2010
New Survey Reveals Americans’ Savings Habits and the Lengths Some Would Go to Fatten Their Wallets Today Capital One Direct Banking released the findings of a new survey that delved into the relationship that Americans have with money and household savings. While the survey explored topics ranging from how savvy Americans are at saving to how [...]
Continue reading...The Impact of the Recession on Travel to Europe 2009/10
Monday, February 8, 2010
Over the past year the credit card crunch has seen the nation tighten its belt and feel the squeeze. The prosperous era of ’splashing out’ has come to an abrupt end and given way to feelings of thrift and frugality that have led us all to keep a beady eye on the balance sheet. The [...]
Continue reading...After the Holidays Families Recognize Changing Needs of Aging Parents and Loved Ones
Saturday, January 2, 2010
It’s a fact: each and every January senior living communities see an increase in inquiries from concerned family members looking for help and answers as to how to best care for an aging loved one that needs assistance. The surge comes post holiday, a time when adult children come face to face with the increasing [...]
Continue reading...Surviving the Job Market in a Perilous Economy
Monday, November 2, 2009
In an economy where unemployment rates are at an all-time high, personal finance advice on how to survive in the working world can be extremely valuable. In their new book, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s Employment Survival Guide” (published by AuthorHouse), co-authors Odie and Daval Smith offer readers both practical and spiritual insight into how to [...]
Continue reading...Debt Levels Increase for Those In or Near Retirement
Friday, October 9, 2009
Debt levels of those in or near retirement age are heading up: Among elderly families — and especially among the lower-income elderly — housing debt in particular is rising, according to a study published today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). For some age groups, a significant percentage has debt levels beyond the [...]
Continue reading...Capital Gold Group Clients Haunted by Lehman Fall 1 Year Later
Monday, September 14, 2009
A year after the fall of Lehman Brothers, Capital Gold Group, Inc. is still helping retirees and investors to diversify and protect what is left of their investment funds and retirement portfolios in tangible gold assets. During the weekend of Sept. 13, 2008, as the two dozen most powerful bankers in the world were gathered together [...]
Continue reading...Is the Global Recession Delaying Retirement?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
From a report from BBC News, pension advisers MGM Advantage notes that a third of people aged over 55 and well into retirement age is considering of postponing their plants because of the global recession. “One of the most worrying consequences of the economic turmoil is the knock-on effect for those approaching retirement,” said Craig Fazzini-Jones, [...]
Continue reading...Using an Early Retirement Chart to Achieve Your Goals
Friday, June 26, 2009
Source: retirementtips365.com Even a very basic early retirement chart can help you stay on track to achieve your retirement goals. Read on to learn how to create an effective chart for your early retirement dreams. You will first need to track your expenses and your income. For at least 30 days, keep track of everything you [...]
Continue reading...Retirement Guidelines
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Thinking about retirement? Here are a few pointers to look into before making the decision: Source: nefe.com Work - If you are healthy, don’t stop working until you prove you can afford to. - Aim to work at least until your full retirement age (66 to 67). It produces many benefits, including prolonging any health-care coverage you may have, [...]
Continue reading...Five Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Source: SmartMoney.com Preparing for retirement is no easy feat in the slumping economy. Even if you diligently stash money away for decades, one investment misstep can mean the difference between a relaxing retirement filled with days playing golf on the back nine and one that requires you to slave away at a job for years longer than [...]
Continue reading...Early Retirement Advice
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Source: early-retirement-advice.com Real estate is always a good investment. Retirement ages are being increased, company schemes are being plundered and income from state pensions are in the lap of the gods. If you are happy with your retirement outlook using conventional wisdom then I sincerely wish you luck. If not then perhaps it’s time to think [...]
Continue reading...7 Tips For Planning A Successful Retirement Party
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Source: retirementips.com Planning A Successful Retirement Party , retirement is a major milestone in life and it is only right that this event should be marked by a very special party. Planning a retirement party can a daunting prospect though, so here are 7 tips to help get your creative juices flowing: 1. Build the party around [...]
Continue reading...Planning Your Retirement Vacation
Monday, May 18, 2009
Going on vacation is something we all look forward to, especially for those who have just entered into retirement. But the planning phase isn’t always so much fun. We often get started with a good attitude, but when we see how much it’s going to cost, the sticker shock can really put a damper on [...]
Continue reading...Retirement Tips for Self-Employed Individuals
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
We all want to retire one day, leave the office, our bosses and our desk behind. We will finally be free to do what we want! But what if you’re self-employed? Some people argue that they are already free to do what they want. But even a self employed person wants to pack it all [...]
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
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