Retirement Planning

Most financial "advisors" are really not trained to be skilled investment experts. They are trained to gather assets and keep their customers happy. They are salespeople. Is your financial "advisor" selling you services that amount to not much more than a smile or is he/she offering real substance that will help you meet your financial goals? You should take a long hard look at your financial advisor and rethink what you expect of them and this summary of articles does just that.

Below is an unbiased look at the best places in Mexico to retire - with real pros and cons - to help you make an informed decision as to which best meets your needs, interests and ambitions. Read on!

One way to approach your search for the ideal overseas retirement haven is to focus on choices where housing is cheap. Below I present five such places for your consideration. Words: 1040

A common question investors ask is whether they should contribute to their traditional 401k, Roth 401k or both? To determine which account is most desirable you must first know certain characteristics of each account and this article does just that.

The question of how much gold or silver one should hold is a common one. The answer is usually expressed in terms of portfolio percentages, as in 10 – 20% of one’s investments. Such an answer is without basis. Why is 15%, for example, any better than 100% or 0%?

Every year multiple retirement studies claim to show which states are best or worst for retirement. They almost never agree, so we've taken their annual state rankings and averaged them into one master list.

Math class seemed pointless back in the day, but it turns out all those confusing equations are quite useful....We've rounded up 11 math equations that can be used every single day. Write them down, whip out your pencil, and prepare to budget like a genius.

Paying off the mortgage early is an idea with obvious appeal, but not one that many middle-class home "owners" pursue. If your interest rate is so good that the bank just made a bad bet in giving you that low rate, you might want to continue enjoying the benefits as long as possible. In many other circumstances, however, paying off the mortgage can be a fine money management move indeed. [Below are 10 sound reasons to do so.] Words: 1588

Suppose you were NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden, or fictional international spy Jason Bourne, and the most powerful intelligence agencies on the planet were hunting you. Where would you go? A crucial factor in deciding where to go is whether or not the country has an extradition treaty with the U.S. This article presents a list of all such countries and less extreme ways to protect yourself from the untoward actions of your government. Words: 519

You don’t have to be an athlete or even follow sports to embrace the qualities that go into a championship athlete and team. Let’s take a closer look at these qualities so you have a better understanding of how you, too, can “think like an athlete and retire like a pro”.