“If I’d met Nancy instead of Karen 30 years ago, I wouldn’t be divorced.  And I’d definitely have more money.” “Why?” I asked. “Because Nancy and I work as a team. We want to invest in our future. Karen just wanted to spend our money. The more we made, the more she spent. She always … [Read more…]
I had a meal with my friend Ron yesterday. Over baked ziti, I told him I was writing some blog posts about Social Security. OMG.  The mere topic made him furious. “Social Security is bankrupting the country. It will be broke by the time I retire. There…Will…Be…N-o-t-h-i-n-g…Left,” he hissed. (It was a little scary.) America is evenly … [Read more…]
My dad retired at 56. Most would say that he’d taken all the right steps to secure his financial future. He’d made a habit of spending less than he earned, owned a beautiful home outright, and had his money in nice “safe” vehicles, like Certificates of Deposit (CDs), money market accounts, and annuities. His … [Read more…]