3 Proven Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 20, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

There are countless numbers of seniors who struggle financially with their retirement income; even if they’ve prepared beforehand. That doesn’t mean you have to be one of them. Here are some proven ways to boost your retirement income, and help ensure you can spend...

How Large Should Your Nest Egg be For Retirement?

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 6, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

When it comes to retirement, a number that’s probably of great concern to you is the size of your nest egg. Since your savings become your paycheck for the rest of your life in retirement, this number is indeed tremendously important. However, while we all know that...

3 Costly Retirement Mistakes You Should Avoid

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 23, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

While you can learn from your mistakes, it will be a very expensive financial lesson if those snafus affect your retirement. When you’re young and you make an investing slip-up, you have years to recover and get on track for financial success. In your golden years,...

Retiring as a Couple: 3 Smart Tips

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 16, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

Besides all the romantic benefits, another great part of being a couple is that you can use the power of teamwork to reach your financial goals. However, recent studies have revealed that it’s the opposite for most couples – they leave each other in the dark, and...

3 Investment Questions to Ask if You’re Planning for Retirement

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 18, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

In retirement, your investments and savings have to last the rest of your life. So maximizing every dollar and making sure you have a sound investment plan matters more than ever at this stage. That’s why retirees should consider the following investment...

How To Play Retirement Catch Up

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 9, 2017 | BDE, Retirement

It can happen to almost anyone without proper guidance: you get so caught up in your responsibilities (both financially and otherwise) that you overlook retirement, either partially or completely. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone – statistics show that an...