The saying that youth is wasted on the young may be especially true when it comes to saving for retirement. “Too many people wait way too long to start thinking about how much they will need to finance their retirement,” says Chris Heerlein, partner at REAP Financial LLC and author of Money Won’t Buy Happiness… Continue reading 3 Monumental Money Mistakes People Make Before They’re 50
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The Biggest Financial Mistake at The End of The Year
As the end of the year approaches we make plans to spend time with family and friends. Where are we going for Thanksgiving? Are we traveling somewhere for Christmas? I find that many people think about their investments and reevaluate goals. However, they don’t think to examine whether or not they can convert part of… Continue reading The Biggest Financial Mistake at The End of The Year
Don’t Let These Financial Blunders Leave You with An Empty Wallet
To err is human, but when mistakes affect your pocketbook it’s not exactly divine. Don’t feel alone if you’ve committed a financial blunder, though. Two-thirds of Americans have made a significant money mistake somewhere along the way, says Jim Chilton, founder and chief executive officer of the non-profit Society for Financial Awareness (www.sofausa.org) “One thing… Continue reading Don’t Let These Financial Blunders Leave You with An Empty Wallet