Brought to you by CMC Markets: Women face a unique set of obstacles when it comes to building a secure retirement fund. Factors such as longer lifespans, potential career interruptions for caregiving responsibilities, and a tendency towards more conservative investing can hinder the accumulation of sufficient retirement funds. In fact, research says that women contribute 30% … [Read more...]
6 Obstacles to Financial Security in Your Retirement Years and How to Overcome Them
Brought to you by Mutual of Omaha: Achieving financial security in retirement is a goal shared by many, yet it's fraught with challenges. As you approach your golden years, the dream of a comfortable retirement often clashes with the reality of financial planning. It's a critical period where the decisions you make, or fail to make, can have long-lasting consequences. … [Read more...]
Only 2% of the US Population Knows This About Retirement
You've likely thought about retirement, many times. What you want to do, when you want to do it. The conversation inevitably turns to how much money you'll need. Unfortunately, (mainly due to finances) the retirement age is going up. Today, 62 is the average in the U.S. for current workers, and it’s expected to increase to 66. Not to mention, women retire with less than … [Read more...]
Retirement and Your Finances – From the Women on Business Archives
The start of a new year is a great time to re-evaluate your finances and retirement savings plan. With that in mind, I thought it would also be a good time to take a trip through the Women on Business archives to find some great articles about retirement and finances that you might have missed. Whether you're nearing retirement age or not, and whether you're self-employed or … [Read more...]