It’s Monday Again…..When Is My Retirement?

Sadly, government employees furloughed by the shutdown can’t save for retirement. What’s your excuse? Start by reading this week’s awesome links.

 

Before retiring, you better understand how Medicare works.  Vanguard

Four things you need to know if you are retiring in 2019. The Street

The secret to happiness in retirement is contentment. The New York Times

Retiring before 60? You better read this. MarketWatch

Age Discrimination can have a large negative effect on your retirement. The Washington Post

The Net Worth of a typical household 55-64 is $776,000. There’s a catch. Boston College Retirement Research

Don’t shortchange your retirement by saving too much for your children’s tuition. Wealth Management

Make sure you don’t own these products in your retirement portfolio. A Teachable Moment

 

 

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