As we mentioned in previous articles we know that our government only represents about 30% of our retirement income. The company retirement pension plan offers another 30 % and many of us do not have one. It is up to individuals to invest wisely short and long term in order to make up for the short fall if he or she would like to live comfortably after retirement without giving up some retirement plans. In order to protect yours [Read more...]

For some people getting a loan to consolidate debt is not the ultimate solution. For many people the simple solution is the one to try. This means that for most people they need to learn how to start saving money. This might get them out of debt faster than turning to a debt consolidation firm. You will also save money on more fees and charges if you pay off your debt the old fashioned way. For starters, you need to write d [Read more...]

Let us consider the situation of a fellow we’ll call Bob. He is 27 years old, works for an insurance company, drives a new car, lives in a nice apartment close to downtown, and likes to go out with friends for drinks and dancing. He is also up to his ears in debt. He has no savings. Many months he runs out of money before he can pay all his bills, and he’s been making up the shortfall by running up charges on his credit card [Read more...]