If you've read my blog before or any personal finance blog within the last...ever, you probably have seen these headlines. They say things like, "Most Americans don't save enough for retirement" or that "The Average Baby Boomer Only Has $25,000 Saved for Retirement." Why do these headlines matter so much to me? Because I know what it's like to not have any money saved for retirement. I recently wrote a story for Guidevine about what retirement ... Read more...
How to provide 401k plans for your employees
If you're an entrepreneur like me, you probably love growing your own business and building your dream. There are few things more satisfying than building something from scratch and watching it succeed. But the reality of small business ownership can come crashing down and foil your plans. Too often the nitty gritty details can sideline small businesses before they even leave the ground. It's those administrative tasks that can fall by the ... Read more...
The Centennial Millennial: Retirement Planning for a Long Life
This post was originally seen on Forbes.com. Centenarians, or people living to be at least 100, have always been a rare breed. Think about it – how many people do you know who’ve lived for over a century? But that could be changing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people living to be over 100 is growing fast. While that seems like good news on the surface, it brings up an interesting dilemma: ... Read more...
Early Retirement for Millennials: Is it Possible?
This post was originally seen on Forbes.com. While older generations tend to think of millennials as lazy and entitled, many have made it an active goal to work hard and retire early. Whether that’s been inspired by seeing their families struggle with retirement or hating the idea of coming into an office for the next 40 years, they’re determined to retire while they’re young enough to enjoy life, travel and spend time with their ... Read more...