You want to have enough money to live on in during your retirement years without worrying about whether Social Security will still be available for you.  A 401(k) plan offered through your employer (or an IRA) is a great way to save money for retirement.  But, they can often be confusing!  Check out ... continue reading...

First things first. What is a sinking fund? A sinking fund is put in place to cover extra expenses that are outside your normal expenses. For example, Christmas is outside of your normal expenses. Another example is new brakes on your car. Neither of these expenses is an emergency expense, but ... continue reading...

We all dream of retiring one day, but have you considered if you have enough money in your retirement savings? The truth is many people don’t have enough money. The problem is many don’t know how much money they actually need. Let’s take a closer look and see if you have enough. When Do You Want ... continue reading...

Who wouldn’t want a bit of time to rest and relax – a chance to get away from the 9 to 5 and spend some time with the family? Of course, we all know that vacations can be expensive. Many people shoot for a goal of $1,000 per week per person (although that can vary widely based on where you go and ... continue reading...