Equity compensation is an alternative compensation strategy designed to provide employees with investment opportunities through company-based stock options. Over the years, this strategy has become more popular. In fact, according …
Everyone understands mutual funds, CDs, T-bills and bonds, but when it comes annuities, many people start to look confused. Unlike more popular ways to save for the future, annuities have …
As many parents start ramping up their retirement planning efforts, their kids are also preparing for an important next step in life: higher education. It may seem overwhelming to manage …
There comes a point in nearly everyone’s life when they begin to wonder if they should continue to rent or make the step of purchasing a home – but throw …
There are likely few people who wake up in the morning excited to plan for their retirement. No matter what age you are, it may seem as though you’ll always …
Whether you’re a new college graduate or an established professional, it’s never too early to start saving for your retirement. As one might expect, the longer you live, the more …
If you Google “How much money do you need to retire?”, you’ll get a host of retirement calculators that promise to deliver your own personal retirement “number”. While many of …
When opening a retirement savings account, you’re typically presented with the option of choosing between a traditional or Roth IRA. While you may have stuck with a traditional IRA for …
Women need to plan for an independent retirement. Statistically speaking, women live longer than men.1 U.S. census figures show that 59 is the median age of widows. So, a widow can …
As mothers, sisters and daughters, women are often counted on to be caregivers for family members in need. Whether it’s something as small as a cold or as debilitating as …
