by MasterPlan Your Retirement | Jun 2, 2018 | Retirement Income
Are you in the homestretch of your career? Can you see retirement on the horizon? If so, you may already be dreaming about vacations, golf outings and time spent relaxing at home. It’s hard not to look ahead when retirement is so close. However, you also may want to...
by MasterPlan Your Retirement | May 10, 2018 | Retire Early
Do you want to retire early? You’re not alone. Many Americans dream of retiring in their 50s or even 40s. Early retirement can give you the opportunity to travel, explore new hobbies or even pursue a second career. Unfortunately, early retirement can be a challenging...
by MasterPlan Your Retirement | Jan 23, 2018 | Retirement Income
Feel like you’re behind on your retirement savings? You’re not alone. According to a recent study from the Economic Policy Institute, the average family between the ages of 44 and 49 has only $81,437 saved for retirement. That number is $124,831 for those between ages...
by MasterPlan Your Retirement | Apr 3, 2017 | Retirement Income
Economic forecasting is like trying to drive a car blindfolded and following directions given by a person who is looking out of the back window. It seems rather curious, however, that the last two Federal Reserve Governors, Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen, along with...
by MasterPlan Your Retirement | Mar 10, 2017 | Financial Planning
Planning on spending less in retirement? You’re not alone. Many people factor in a decrease in spending after they stop working. Even many financial professionals often factor in less spending when they help you with your retirement planning. But this assumption...