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Baby Boomers Need to Avoid the

keithavery writes, "If you are a baby boomer - born between 1946 and 1963 - and your parents are still alive, you may want to talk to them about an important subject: their plans for leaving a legacy. Their thoughts on the subject might vary from yours, so, to avoid misunderstandings that could lead to hurt feelings - and financial problems - you will want to make sure now that you are all "reading from the same script." "

Posted on Aug 04, 2006 14:17pm. (Read More... | 3247 bytes more)

Don't Bank on House Profits to Fund Retirement

keithavery writes, "Why shouldn't you count on appreciated home prices to form a key pillar of your retirement savings? Won't the value of your home just keep rising? "

Posted on Aug 04, 2006 14:13pm. (Read More... | 3389 bytes more)

How Will You Pay for Health Care When You Retire?

keithavery writes, "When you retire, some of your regular expenses are going to go down. But others are going to go up - and topping the "going up" list is health care"

Posted on Jul 24, 2006 15:24pm. (Read More... | 3310 bytes more)

Financial Strategies for Your 50s & 60s

keithavery writes, " But by the time you enter your 50s and 60s, your financial objectives may be somewhat more complex, so you will need to take great care in creating and implementing the right strategies. "

Posted on Jul 11, 2006 13:27pm. (Read More... | 3412 bytes more)

Build Retirement Savings - But Don't Forget Income

keithavery writes, "Are you between the ages of 55 and 64? If so, you belong to a peer group that is apparently quite concerned about saving for retirement - but not at all sure how to convert those savings into a steady income stream. If this describes your situation, you will need to take action to ensure that you have the financial resources available to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you've envisioned. "

Posted on Jun 13, 2006 09:30am. (Read More... | 3368 bytes more)

Take Steps to Avoid Investment Scams

keithavery writes, "It's unfortunate, but true: Unscrupulous people and companies do try to take advantage of unsuspecting investors. And the Internet has made it a lot easier for these predators to reach a mass audience. To avoid potential ripoffs, you need to be vigilant, and you need to ask questions - lots of them. "

Posted on Jun 13, 2006 09:28am. (Read More... | 3211 bytes more)

Look Beyond U.S. Borders for Investment Opportunities

keithavery writes, "On any given day, you could talk on a Samsung cell phone, watch a Sony television, take a Bayer aspirin and eat a Nestle Crunch Bar. What do all these products have in common? They're all manufactured by companies based outside the United States. In fact, many of the goods and services you use are internationally based - which gives you an idea of how many investment possibilities there are in the wide world. Are you taking advantage of these opportunities?"

Posted on Mar 16, 2006 09:02am. (Read More... | 3475 bytes more)