You've likely thought about retirement, many times. What you want to do, when you want to do it. The conversation inevitably turns to how much money you'll need. Unfortunately, (mainly due to finances) the retirement age is going up. Today, 62 is the average in the U.S. for current workers, and it’s expected to increase to 66. Not to mention, women retire with less than … [Read more...]
Rewire or Retire? Gain a Board Seat First
For his whole career John (no, that's not his real name) built an arsenal of achievements that did not end once he became a C-suite executive. His success was noted in a number of ways. He was highly respected, called on to speak at leading industry events, and his advice was sought after in private meetings. He had a strong sense of accomplishment and was happy with how his … [Read more...]
Retirement and Your Finances – From the Women on Business Archives
The start of a new year is a great time to re-evaluate your finances and retirement savings plan. With that in mind, I thought it would also be a good time to take a trip through the Women on Business archives to find some great articles about retirement and finances that you might have missed. Whether you're nearing retirement age or not, and whether you're self-employed or … [Read more...]
Retirement Options For The Self Employed
Starting a business is a key component of the American dream. The entrepreneurial spirit is as old as the explorers that first graced our shores. It was the quest for something better, desire for exploration and discovery along with financial gain that led European explorers to raise funds, hire a crew and set sail for the New World. America was built on the innovations of … [Read more...]
What is it 30-somethings want?
It's been a few years since I was 30. My younger daughter just celebrated her 30th birthday this past Monday. I do recall, however, that at age 30 I wasn't thinking about retirement. In fact, at that age I believe I was working as a newspaper reporter and loving every minute of it. The reason I bring this up is because I overheard two conversations while at lunch the … [Read more...]
Become Your Own Boss For Less Than $10K
As 78 million American baby boomers begin to move into their retirement years, they are redefining what retirement means. For many, it doesn't mean they've stopped working, but rather that they are exercising more choice over how they work. According to a 2009 survey, some 75 percent of people who chose to engage in some form of work found the work satisfying, and in four out … [Read more...]