It appears to be a relatively simple rule. It’s the 4% rule. Just withdraw 4% of your nest egg every year of your retirement and guarantee yourself a lifetime of…
Year: 2016
Getting to Know the Federal Reserve-- How the Fed Influences the Economy
The Federal Reserve is a major player in the US economy. But what exactly is the Fed? Who runs it? Who picks them? And how do they influence the economy?…
Can a Reverse Mortgage Be Useful To You?
In retirement you may find yourself in need of alternate income streams. With unpredictable volatility in the market and high taxes on other sources of income, a reverse mortgage may…
Why Should You Still Care About Your Credit Score?
Why do you need to care about your credit score? You’re in your retirement years, enjoying a golden time in life. Surely, you needed to worry about credit while you…
Is the Global Economy Really in Trouble?
The global economy is not the strongest it has been. Volatility continues to hurt it, and many more signs point to a weakening economy instead of one that is still…
Negative Interests Rates Could Cause Problems for the US
Something very interesting has been happening in the economic world the past few weeks. Interest rates are falling so low, that in some areas they’re negative! That’s right, and interest…