3 Smart Retirement Tips for Couples

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 26, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

Besides the obvious romantic benefits, being in a relationship means you have double the power to tackle those difficult tasks in life, like preparing for retirement. However, new research shows that the majority of couples don’t team up effectively to plan for their...

How to Navigate an Early Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 6, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

When it comes to closing the gap in retirement savings, many of us turn to working longer as a no-brainer solution. While this can help sometimes, especially as you get closer to retirement age, there are numerous factors that can cause a need for retirement earlier...

Some Hidden Retirement Expenses You Need to Be Aware of

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 1, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

Even the best laid out plains can have unexpected surprises and road bumps. This is a truism in retirement, where you need to plan for decades of living without a job to support your financial expenses. With that in mind, here’s how to plan for some hidden retirement...

How to Budget for Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 31, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

Just like in your working life, you’re going to need a clear sense of your spending when it comes to your golden years. But unlike when you’re employed, there won’t be a steady career income to fall back on if you fail to budget properly. So whether you’ve just begun...

Investing Mistakes Boomers Can Make Before Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 16, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

Studies show that a massive amount of baby boomers are retiring this year, and that many of them are completely underprepared for retirement. If you’re a baby boomer, you can avoid the same pitfall facing millions in your generation. Here some mistakes boomers can...

How to Close the Retirement Gap

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 10, 2016 | Blog, Retirement

Sometimes, planning for retirement can be more of a sprint than a marathon. If you’ve procrastinated for retirement, bridging the gap between what you needed to save and what you have saved can appear to be an impossible scramble. Thankfully, there are some ways to...