I invest in dividend paying stocks in order to generate a sufficient income stream that will meet and exceed my expenses in retirement. “Retirement” to me is the point where my dividend income exceeds my annual expenses by 1.5 times, which means that I no longer have to work for money. In order to get there I am following several simple, but crucial, principles [which I would like to share with you]. Words: 830
January 6th, 2012 | Posted in Personal Finance,Retirement Planning | Read More »

Americans spend more time planning their vacations than their retirement and this is the reason why 1 out 7 baby boomers are going bankrupt. With people living longer and spending as much as 30 years in retirement, if you want to maintain a moderate standard of living, it is essential to plan your retirement well in advance to secure your golden years.This article outlines 6 ways to do just that. Words: 665
November 26th, 2011 | Posted in Personal Finance,Retirement Planning | Read More »
Investors…should start taking a long hard look at their broker [financial advisor/planner] and rethink [what they expect of them] while at the same time empowering themselves to take control of their own situations. This article identifies several warning signs that it may be time to cut ties with your current broker. Words: 721
July 5th, 2011 | Posted in Personal Finance | Read More »