Category Archives: Retirment Planning

A Baker’s Dozen Answers to Your Financial Questions

The Denver Post hosts the $mart Panel – a group of financial experts who answer the most common financial questions of the Post’s readers. Here’s a summary from a recent panel where the panel’s money pros took on 13 basic … Continue reading

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Is Your Retirement a Gamble?

According to a disturbing documentary recently aired by PBS, The Retirement Gamble, it may be a very big gamble. Statistics compiled by the Employee Benefit Research Institute indicate that over 40% of Americans age 55 or older have no significant … Continue reading

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Saving Smart with a 401(k)

If you work for a company that offers it, a 401(k) savings plan is a great way to boost your retirement savings. What is a 401(k)? According to the Wall Street Journal’s How to Guide to Retirement A 401(k) is … Continue reading

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Saving and Investing – Tools and Tips to Make it Easier

Having a strong savings plan and the right investment program can mean the difference between handing out shopping carts at Wal-mart when you’re 70 or enjoying the sunset over the ocean from your Florida retirement cottage. Here are great resources … Continue reading

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Retirement Planning

Most Americans hope to cap a life of working hard with a secure retirement that allows them to enjoy the benefits of that hard work. It only makes sense that the earlier you begin to plan and prepare for retirement, … Continue reading

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