Exactly what are the sequestration cuts and when are they going to take place? More important, is this something to fear? As you’ll see, the answer is no. You do not need to panic over the sequestration. It’s true that President Obama and Congress failed to find common ground on spending cuts. Maybe the fiscal […]
Retirement Planning
This category is the heart and soul of Wealth Pilgrim. Here you’ll find a host of information created to help you reach your retirement goals and enjoy the journey. These are nuts-and-bolts articles to help you understand where you are now, identify where you want to be and when you want to get there, and design a roadmap to help you do so.
Social Security and Divorce in Plain English
Social Security benefits can be difficult to understand. And trying to coordinate your Social Security to maximize your spousal benefit is even harder. But when you take social security and divorce together, it can be tortuous. Here’s an easy-to-understand primer on how to maximize social security payments if you are divorced. How to Qualify for […]
401k Matching – How to Get More for Less
If your employer offers 401k matching for your contributions, chances are you can get more bang for your buck just by using a few simple techniques. Sure it’s crucial to make sure you have the right investments within your 401k. But it’s far more important to get the most matching you can. It’s free money […]
How My Financial Road Map Helped Me Become Independent in 6 Years
The following is a guest post written by Brandon Turner with BiggerPockets.com. Brandon is a bright young man who used his financial road map to become self-employed and independent in 6 short years. His story is fascinating, motivating and a guide for us all to use proper planning in order to achieve our dreams. Do […]
Retire With A Million Dollars – Starting Late
You can accumulate and retire with a million dollars even if you are over 40. It’s not easy, but it is definitely possible to build a million dollar nest egg. Compounding of your savings and investment dollars is easier if you start young, but not impossible if you wait. For those of you hitting 40, […]
Why You Are Not Rich
The following is a guest post written by Greg McFarlane. If you are puzzled by your current financial state of affairs, he’s going to explain why you are not rich yet – and what you can do about it. Greg is really my kind of blogger. He calls it like he sees it and he’s […]