1. Saving for Retirement in the New Economy
November 30, 2005


Let’s face it. Most of the financial advice out there says something like this, “If you make on average $60,000 per year…” Most of the advice is designed for baby boomers about to retire. The young generation 35 years-old and under are not going to relate when their incomes range from $25,000 to $40,000. True their income may rise someday but there is a good chance it could decrease with the onslaught of lay-offs, downsizing and cost cutting. The wages their parents earned who worked at companies like GM making a combined income of benefits and wages in the $65 per hour range are not likely to... (read more)

Author: Murad Abel | Article Views: 672

2. Grandparents - How you can benefit in retirement
November 29, 2005


When our working lives were more “local” to where we had been born and grown up, family members were able to rely on each other for help. People rarely moved from the surrounding area and extended family was always available in times of need or emergency. Nowadays, people have to move all over the country and even to other countries to find work or to achieve the success they are looking for in their profession. Whilst this has made the world a much smaller place, it can also mean isolation of some family members. This not only relates to the older, retired generation now living in isolation i... (read more)

Author: JON WICKHAM | Article Views: 474

3. Enthusiasm for life...How old are you in retirement?
November 27, 2005


How old do you feel? Ah, now that's a very different question. I have known people who were old at twenty and other people in their eighties who are still very young at heart and it is that enthusiasm for life that can make all the difference. Whatever your age - you still have something to contribute, it's just that the contribution is in a different area than employment. There are many people who give their all to their work/career and then feel totally lost once they reach the dreaded age of retirement. Unfortunately, it is a sad truth that many of these people do not live very long after t... (read more)

Author: JON WICKHAM | Article Views: 600

4. RETIREMENT - It's never too late too enjoy life!
November 27, 2005


How many of us start to regret the things we haven't done in our lives as we get older & near retirement? When we're young - years pass slowly and there seems to be all the time in the world to do all the things we'd like to do. Suddenly we find ourselves on the "wrong" side of 50 and feeling that it's too late. But it is never too late if you put your heart and mind to it. Obviously there are some practicalities. I know I'll never climb Mount Everest now - but a hill in Scotland is possible...slowly! I was lucky enough to travel to several other countries when I was younger, but now I'd ... (read more)

Author: JON WICKHAM | Article Views: 492