Retirement

The following is a guest post by Ramona, a freelance web designer and personal finance blogger with PF Today. If you'd like more information about submitting a guest post on Money Q&A, check out our Guest Posting Guidelines. Retirement was easy decades ago. At least that's what my grandmother used to tell me: You worked until you were 55, then retired. The state would pay a pension that was enough to live off. And you were also paid that pension for as long as you were alive. Guaranteed. Times have changed now. We can't … [Read more...] about How to Save for Retirement on a Limited Budget

Are you getting close to retirement or still a decade or two away? Even if you plan on working for several more years, it’s extremely important to keep your retirement plans at the forefront of your mind. Ignore the excuse, “I still have plenty of time to start saving.” Don't make these retirement mistakes. Unfortunately, this is the same logic that leaves many people with no savings upon reaching retirement age, so this long-term goal should be treated with equal or even greater importance than your short-term financial goals. Planning … [Read more...] about Top 4 Retirement Mistakes That Could Derail Your Retirement

The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently experienced the largest single-day drop in history, but it bounced back relatively quickly. Ever since then, the markets have been swinging up and down so much that some economists have wondered whether a recession is on the horizon. For the average American who’s saving for retirement, this economic news probably sounds terrifying. Saving for retirement is hard enough, now we have to deal with crazy market fluctuations, too? Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your retirement nest … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Protect Your Retirement Nest Egg in a Volatile Stock Market

Whether you’re planning to retire in your late 60s or you’re aspiring to retire early, it’s important to remember that retirement is more than just financial planning and preparing to quit your job. You need to enjoy retirement. Far too many people actually hate it in the end because they weren't prepared for the reality of retirement. It’s interesting how we all dream of quitting our jobs and living in luxury some day, but when retirement finally becomes a reality, a lot of people experience bouts of boredom. Don’t let your golden years go to … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Ways to Enjoy Retirement Like You Always Dreamed You Would

There’s no such thing as a perfect retirement plan, but there are certainly common mistakes you should avoid at all costs. Although saving for retirement is obviously important, you’d be surprised by how many people are barely saving or not saving at all. Don’t risk having to work indefinitely by procrastinating on your retirement planning.  Retirement Mistakes Everyone Makes Waiting for the ‘Perfect Moment’ to Start Saving The last thing you want to do is reach retirement age with no savings. The problem with retirement is that we … [Read more...] about 5 Retirement Mistakes Everyone Makes

Planning for retirement can be stressful, especially if you’re unsure whether you’ll have enough money to retire permanently. If you’re looking for easy ways to reduce your expenses and boost your income during retirement, then you can’t afford to ignore the rewarding opportunities Airbnb can offer. As of 2018, there are more than four million Airbnb listings worldwide. In fact, 191 countries participate. There are more than 200,000 senior hosts on Airbnb, and the company says the 60+ crowd is the fastest-growing demographic using the … [Read more...] about How Retirees Can Save and Make Money with Airbnb

Whether you’re 10 years away from retirement or retiring this year, money management and saving don’t stop when your regular job income does. In fact, financial management in retirement can be a stressful experience if you don’t plan carefully beforehand and continue your saving habits during your golden years. To avoid the panic-inducing question of whether your current nest egg will last as long as you do, there are several retirement mistakes to avoid. Don't increase your spending, pay attention to potential income opportunities, and … [Read more...] about Top 3 Best Passive Income Ideas for Retirees

A common myth about retirement planning is that 401k accounts are always superior to IRAs. On its face, this myth appears true. You can contribute significantly more to a 401k each year than an IRA. You can contribute $18,500 to your 401k, versus $5,500 to your IRA for workers under 50 years old. That contribution limit rises to $24,500 for your 401k versus $6,500 for your IRA for workers ages 50 and above. 401k contributions lower your tax burden year-after-year. Some employers even offer matching contributions of up to 3-6% for 401k … [Read more...] about Tax Deductions for 401K Retirement Accounts Explained

Most know that Americans, particularly younger people from the Millennial Generation,  are not saving enough for retirement these days, but another surprising group that isn’t saving is home business owners, according to CNBC. Without an employer-backed 401k or pension plan, home business owners are at a unique disadvantage when it comes to saving for retirement. Whereas you can currently contribute up to $18,000 annually to a 401k, with some employers offering a 3% to 6% match, IRAs are limited to $5,500 annually, or $6,500 if you’re 50 … [Read more...] about Retirement Planning for Home Business Owners – How to Save for Retirement