One annuity may pay more than twice as much as much as a similar one—comparison websites make shopping easy. If you’re looking for a haven for your money, with a three-year fixed-rate annuity, you can choose one paying 2.00% annually or one paying 4.25%! Other than the rate, the two products are quite similar. If… Continue reading How To Shop for a Fixed-Rate Annuity So You’ll Get the Best Deal
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Are You So Focused on Retirement That You Are Missing Out on Your Life?
Mary and Pete saved every penny for retirement. They never went on vacations, they rarely went out to eat, and they lived a frugal lifestyle secure in the knowledge that when they retired, they would be able to live comfortably. In short, they worried so much about retirement that they forgot to experience all that… Continue reading Are You So Focused on Retirement That You Are Missing Out on Your Life?
How Women Can Catch Up on Retirement Savings
Because women live longer and earn less money than men, they need to save $126 for every $100 men save in order to have a decent standard of living in old age. And the biggest financial challenge women face is longevity – we live longer than men and are more likely to end up alone… Continue reading How Women Can Catch Up on Retirement Savings