Newsletter latest update Jun 26, 2019 Newsletter | News Brief | News Blog Jim West The Prepare Institute www.theprepareinstitute.org jim.west@theprepareinstitute.org HOME CONTACT Jun 26, 2019 What Retirement Will Look Like Without Savings What would retirement look like without savings? That's not as crazy a question as it sounds. By many estimates, you are going to need at least 70% of your income in retirement. Unfortunately, in this instant gratification ... Investopedia As a 30- or 40-Something, Can You Count on Social Security? Chatter about how close the trusts that fund the Social Security program are to running out of money — and whether lawmakers will step ... Kiplinger How Americans' financial behavior has changed As the economic expansion hits the 10-year mark around midyear, you will be reading a lot of articles about how Americans are faring ... USA Today Women can overcome outdated messages on money To explain why women make 80 cents for every dollar men make, why men are vastly overrepresented in executive positions ... SF GATE Is Getting A Title Loan A Good Idea? Investment loans, for example, would turn into profits in the near future while bad loans would result in recurring debts, bad credit ... Finance Monthly These 5 Unexpected Costs Could Ruin Your Retirement You may have a retirement savings goal in mind that includes basic living expenses, travel, and any major purchases you plan to make ... Fox Business 4 Ways To Earn More Money By Boosting Your Career We don't all necessarily put the same value on how much we make or just how flexible our work is, but I have found that many people ... Forbes Help, My Unemployment Benefits Are Running Out Unemployment compensation was designed to provide income to people who lose their jobs. The problem is that benefits run out rather ... Investopedia How Much Can You Contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan for 2019? Employees of the federal government and members of the military can save hundreds of dollars more for retirement this year thanks to ... Kiplinger Want to pay off debt the smart way? Take advantage of this strategy Nearly everyone carries some form of debt, whether it's a mortgage, student loan, car loan or credit card debt. However, not everyone ... USA Today How To Reduce Tax On Your Investments No one likes paying taxes…even though a high tax bill can be considered a 'good problem.' Investors sometimes go to great lengths ... Forbes "The market has been slow today. See if they'll trade a few shares of company stock for two cords of firewood and a '77 Chevy." Copyright © Randy Glasbergen Trivia How many years does an average penny last? See the answer below. One Quarter of Workers Are Making This Big 401(k) Mistake Understanding exactly how your 401(k) works is no easy feat. Enrolling in your account, figuring out where to invest your money ... Fox Business What Year Was It? Truman Orders U.S. Forces to Korea President Truman announces that he is ordering U.S. air and naval forces to South Korea to aid the democratic nation in repulsing an invasion by communist North Korea. The day was Jun 27. What year was it? Quote of the Week "I find it very difficult to see a scenario where financial regulation doesn't pass the Senate." Bob Corker Trivia Answer How many years does an average penny last? Answer: 25 years SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER   NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES The Prepare Institute The articles in our publications come from many sources. We do not endorse information or opinions appearing in linked articles. The articles selected are not sponsored, and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Copyright for linked articles belongs to the linked source. A Newsletter Station Publication © All Rights Reserved.