How the World’s Oldest People Make Their Money Last
What we can learn from centenarians in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula:
Wondering how to make the most of your retirement savings? Here are a few tips from some of the world’s oldest people.
Wondering how to make the most of your retirement savings? Here are a few tips from some of the world’s oldest people.
Deciding when to let your children stand on their own can be tough, especially when they’re contending with student loans, underpaying jobs, or sky-high rents. But easing your kid’s entry into adulthood could be undermining your own financial security.
According to a December survey from CreditCards.com, three-quarters of parents are providing financial support for their adult kids.
But at a time when the majority of Americans haven’t socked away nearly enough for retirement—the median retirement savings for all working families in the US is just $5,000, according to the Economic Policy Institute—it makes sense to do a little less for our offspring, so we can think a little more about ourselves.
So, how do you figure out when and how to cut your kids off financially? Learn more below.
Source: https://www.thebalance.com/when-to-cut-your-kids-off-from-your-finances
Midlife is filled with challenges and opportunities. Yes, you might be in the thick of paying for college, but soon all those other costs that come with kids should be behind you—or so you hope. You’re also likely in your peak earning years and when you’re making the most is also when you should squirrel away the most.
Some 40% of successful savers—those who built nest eggs equivalent to 10 times pay—did so by saving 15% or more of their incomes for at least 10 years. Here’s how…
Source: http:http://time.com/money/collection-post/3629348/money-moves-for-your-50s/
It’s a time when we’re supposed to find happiness, but post-work life is often associated with severe health problems. Below are some tips to help you live long and prosper.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/may/15/how-to-have-long-and-healthy-retirement
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