As the average life expectancy in the United States grows, retirement planning should change along with it. For most people, retirement will last for several decades beyond what used to be common. With that increased life expectancy comes increased costs, particularly as people approach the end of their lives. There are a number of expenses […]
When it comes to your finances, there is a significant amount of planning involved if you want to meet long-term financial goals. It is for this and other reasons that many people choose to work with a financial planner to help them establish and achieve their goals. Financial planning isn’t just for those who are […]
We spend a lot of our lives planning, from trips and vacations to how to decorate the living room. But there’s one area you should be focusing on if you haven’t already, especially if you want a secure financial future: financial planning. You may be thinking that financial planning is only for the very wealthy, […]
When it comes to retirement, most Americans today have some form of defined-contribution plan for their retirement, typically through their employer. The most popular retirement plan today is probably a traditional 401(k) plan. Self-employed Americans, on the other hand, don’t have an employer to sponsor a retirement plan for them. In some cases, they may […]
Though many people view a financial planner as a luxury only necessary for the extremely wealthy, the truth is that a financial planner can help almost anyone achieve their financial goals and grow their finances. If you’ve been considering working with a professional financial planner to improve your financial situation, you might be wondering how […]
The nonprofit organization hosts workshops to increase financial literacy among the general public and dispenses sound financial advice for achieving common financial goals, such as paying off large debts and mortgages. Mortgages are often a household’s largest debt and can take decades to pay off. However, if there are no other large outstanding debts, it […]
Robert M. Ryerson is a certified financial planner (CFP) with New Century Planning in Freehold, New Jersey, and a financial strategist with The Society of Financial Awareness in San Diego, California. Robert M. Ryerson, an economics graduate of Rutgers University, has maintained his certification as a financial planner for nearly three decades. The Society of […]
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