_ RetirementThe Case Against Retirement That Has Nothing to Do with Finances By Sondra Forsyth articlePeer Pressure in your 50’s?! Really? My friends and I were sitting around a table at a restaurant in Scottsdale. … Read More→
_ RetirementA Life Insurance Policy Could Be Your Retirement Salvation By Jane Farrell articleAmericans worry a lot about retirement. Will their savings hold out? Will Social Security still be around? Will healthcare costs … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementAre Women Prepared for Life Alone as They Age? By Sondra Forsyth articleThe trends are clear – as women age the odds are they will be living alone, largely because of either … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementWith Taxes “On Sale” It Could Be Time to Convert to a Roth IRA By Sondra Forsyth articleRetirement can open up a whole new way of life for Americans ready to bring their working years to an … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement4 Ways Marriage, Divorce And Do-Overs Can Increase Your Social Security Check By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a world of IRAs, bonds, annuities and investment property, one retirement benefit often gets overlooked, or not discussed at … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementCan an Annuity Be a Smart Choice in an IRA? By Sondra Forsyth articleIs it a good idea to buy an annuity within an IRA or Roth IRA? At first blush, the answer … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementWhy Retired Women Are More Prone To Financial Crisis By Sondra Forsyth articleMen and women both face obstacles and challenges in planning for retirement, but women often travel a thornier path. In … Read More→
_ RetirementIs Your Road To Retirement Poorly Mapped Out? By Sondra Forsyth articleCan you imagine going on an extended vacation without making any plans? No websites or tour guides consulted. No hotel … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement3 Things Women Should Know If They Outlive Their Spouse By Sondra Forsyth articleThe importance of women taking an active role in a couple’s financial planning represents more than just jockeying over who … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementWise Social Security Decisions Are Critical To Retirement Happiness By Sondra Forsyth articleRetirees whose survival depends largely on Social Security checks from the government will see a mere 0.3 percent bump in … Read More→
_ RetirementRetire Online. It’s Easy! By Sondra Forsyth articleApplying for Social Security retirement benefits is easier than ever. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov. Why should I use the online application? … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementHow To Survive Retirement In A Pension-less Society By Sondra Forsyth articleMost people nearing retirement have had to adapt to a changing world along the way. At one time, retirement rested … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementCould Investing in Real Estate Be Your Path to a Stable Retirement? By Sondra Forsyth articleAs much as American workers look forward to retirement, many of them also worry that retirement is a luxury they … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement3 Habits Successful Retirees Have That Are Worth Imitating By Sondra Forsyth articleAmericans are increasingly glum about the odds they will enjoy a secure retirement, and those concerns flow across generational lines. … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement7 Important Steps to Take in the Year Before You Retire By Sondra Forsyth articleYou wouldn’t dream of running a marathon without undergoing months of training. Or heading into the wilderness without making sure … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementShould You Buy Longevity Insurance? By Sondra Forsyth articleAs life expectancy for Americans continues to rise, many people face the problem of outliving the amount of money they … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementHow to Boost Social Security Benefits for Surviving Spouses By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen the surviving spouse is older than age 70, the Social Security claiming regimen is simple. But it’s trickier if … Read More→
_ Money Matters RetirementIt’s Outcome, Not Income, That Should Be Stressed In Retirement Planning By Sondra Forsyth articleMost Americans are pessimistic about how well off they’ll be financially when they reach retirement. People have a lot of … Read More→