Its been three years since PBS Frontline Retirement Gamble was broadcasted. Dan and I were in NY. We had the great pleasure of having lunch with Rain Media researchers, writers and producers who made The Retirement Gamble for PBS Frontline possible. Martin Smith is standing behind Dan and me. From left is Ryan (researcher), Dan, Martin, myself, …
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PBS Frontline “The Retirement Gamble” On Tuesday evening, April 23, 2013, the PBS program Frontline aired “The Retirement Gamble,” which “raises troubling questions about how America’s financial institutions protect our savings, and asks whether there is a better way to manage our retirements.” The 403b? While the broadcast was extremely critical of 401(k) plans, there …
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57% of Americans said a lack of savings worries them most. 43% of Americans said they are concerned about not having enough money for an emergency. Okay, those are the facts. Now, Singletary suggests you stop worrying and do something about it. Dan and Steve say it’s never too late! Get with it now! Here are some …
Hurry. These workshops are filling up fast! Send to: investwkshop@utla.net to register now! Dan and Steve will lead a breakout session to show you how to set up a plan using what is available on the 403b and 457b list of mutual funds. No sales pitches!
Workers Saving Too Little to Retire: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323639604578368823406398606.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories Commentary: This article is a typical news item that is getting rather boring and trite. Of course, we all know that many Americans don’t have enough for retirement. Yet, in this article they show a couple in their 40s who have $200,000 invested for retirement! Well, they still …
Not too late to save for retirement, yet the financial news says it is. What Gives? Read More »
Wednesday March 11, 2015, 3-6 PM The Expo is staged in conjunction with the Palm Springs Writers Guild and is avenue for published Coachella Valley authors to showcase and sell their books. It is also an opportunity for library members and guests to network with local authors and keep up-to-date on all the fine work …
Ron Delegge, host of the “Index Investing Show” Podcast and Radio Show interviewed us about our book, Late Bloomer Millionaires, for his radio program to be broadcast Sunday Morning, March 24th through the following stations. Ron’s Radio Show “Index Investing Show” airs at the following cities and stations: Colorado Springs, CO. KWYD / AM 1580 / …
Hell no! Here’s why I have lots of insurance. I thank the companies for protecting my home, autos, providing long-term care, earthquake and umbrella protection, and have no problem paying the premiums and the commissions to get great service from my agents. But my retirement nest egg is kept 100% separate from insurance policies and their …
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/women-are-better-retirement-planners-2012-12-29 The author of the article was quick to point out that women are more risk adverse than men, making it sound like that’s a disadvantage. In fact, being “risk adverse” is a great thing with a twist. I like to think that we all should be more loss adverse because to trade often thinking you are …
I don’t know anybody who has enough money to save for retirement at the end of each month. It’s all been eaten by the 30th. I don’t like the idea of obsessive budgeting nor “labeled envelopes:” utilities, new car payment, food, eating out, rent, mortgage, entertainment…. So what can one do? It’s easiest for people …