More and more seniors are seeking Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection in retirement. How do bankruptcy and retirement funds interact?
Bankruptcy is trying enough already. Don't make it worse by making one of these mistakes.
For many people, bankruptcy is the final resort after a severe struggle with debt. It’s not a decision people make lightly. Depending on whether you file for Chapter 7 (liquidation)…
Filing does not mean that all your debts will be relieved.
How do we decide what percentage of our income to earmark for retirement? Undoubtedly we think about the bills we have to pay, the medical expenses we...
Use calculator to find out how much you should have for retirement.
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Q: I am a 52-year-old single mother. I have NO savings at all for any kind of retirement. What can I do? Where should I…
Annuities can offer some shelter from the vagaries of the stock market. But they also have downsides.
In bankruptcy, nonexempt assets can be seized by the court and used to pay off your debts. Nonexempt assets are defined by federal and state law.
Even if you are a late bloomer, there are options to get ahead in your retirement savings without completely scrambling.
The bankruptcy means test determines who can file for debt forgiveness through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It takes into account your income, expenses and family size to determine whether you have…
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As we run through our daily to-do lists, retirement might seem like a lifetime away. But if you take these 10 steps now, you’ll be ready to roll into retirement.
Once investors turn age 70½, they will need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts, whether they need the money or not.
While the 4% rule may give you a good starting point, a good retirement withdrawal rate isn't always that simple.
It's question No. 1 for most retirees when it comes to retirement savings: How much income can I get from my portfolio? These four strategies can give you the answer.
Women are more diligent retirement savers than men, but they're still falling behind.
Although a “rule of thumb” can work well for cooking, it’s not something you want to apply to your life savings and livelihood for decades.
Cutting investment costs is one of the easiest ways to increase the amount of income you can draw from your nest egg without taking on extra risk.