by lindapowell | Jan 30, 2018 | Articles, did you know
A recent poll of pre-retirees suggests that truth risks being ignored. Steady income or a lump sum? Last year, financial services firm TIAA asked working Americans: if you could choose between a lump sum of $500,000 or a monthly income of $2,700 at retirement, which...
by lindapowell | Jan 2, 2018 | Articles, did you know
Why do so many people choose it rather than a traditional IRA? The Roth IRA changed the whole retirement savings perspective. Since its introduction, it has become a fixture in many retirement planning strategies. Here is a closer look at the trade-off you make when...
by lindapowell | Oct 16, 2017 | Articles, did you know
What are the potential benefits? What are the drawbacks? If you own a traditional IRA, perhaps you have thought about converting it to a Roth IRA. Going Roth makes sense for some traditional IRA owners, but not all. Why go Roth? There is an assumption behind...
by lindapowell | Oct 13, 2017 | Articles, In The News
What number should you strive to reach? It is agreed that the earlier you start saving for retirement, the better. The big question on the minds of many savers, however, is: “How am I doing?” This article will show you some rough milestones to try and reach. (Keep in...
by lindapowell | Oct 13, 2017 | Articles, Kristin's Chronicles
I admit I’m an economics geek. What I find so interesting is understanding human behavior. Like when the local grocery store sells strawberries for $2/pint and there is some interest. But when the price is shown as $4/pint but half off, sales go up. Even though the...
