Best Places to Open and Setup a Roth IRA

If you have come to conclusion that you are ready to open a Roth IRA, it can be confusing on choosing the best place to setup your Roth IRA account. Jeff Rose from Good Financial Cents has created a movement he has dubbed the Roth IRA Account Movement in an effort to encourage young adults [...]

Traveling in Retirement

October 5, 2011
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Many people look forward to their retirement years so they have more time to travel. Working generally limits the amount of vacation time, so it’s natural for people who enjoy traveling to look forward to their golden years, when they’re not limited to two weeks a year for vacationing. Unfortunately, many people reach retirement only [...]

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The Green Thing!

September 30, 2011

This was sent to me and I just had to share it with fellow Boomers!!! In the line at the store, the cashier told an older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to him and explained, “We didn’t have the green [...]

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Beware Of These Baby Boomer Scams

September 27, 2011
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If you are of the baby boom era do you know that you are a prime target for financial scams? The aging baby boom population, due to their high asset value, seems to be the target these days for numerous scams that can really hit your pocket book. Baby boomers need to know what to [...]

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Cheap Medications For Seniors On Line

September 26, 2011
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If you are a senior did you know that you may be able to get your prescriptions for a discount if you order them on line? The cost of health care and especially prescription drugs can be financially straining for seniors and every little bit that you can save is certainly helpful. Here is a [...]

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Royalty Resource Network Named in Advanced Fee Loan Deception

September 26, 2011

Scammers are able to quickly open and close a scam in a matter of days, by using disposable cell phones, free e-mail accounts and remotely routed toll-free numbers. In this case if you call the toll-free number given by RRN it rings as a fast busy signal. Other companies related to this scam are the [...]

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Use Online University Rankings to Kick Off Your Retirement

September 22, 2011
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With the first of the Baby Boomers set to retire very soon; health care facilities, assisted living homes, and cruise ships will be overrun by our generation. The retirement scene looks to be getting very crowded and careers in healthcare are becoming more numerous every day. Every medical professional sub-specialty from nurses, to X Ray [...]

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Grandparent Scam Strikes Again

September 21, 2011
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Put yourself in the shoes of a caring Grandmother. Let’s say one day you receive a call from your grandson telling you they’ve been in an accident and are being held in jail in the Dominican Republic. They want you to keep their little debacle a secret but they need you to wire money to [...]

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Keeping Track Of Your Credit Without Any Cost To You

September 21, 2011
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Americans are extended credit based on the credit scores that are posted. The credit scores represent the likelihood of an individual paying down debts. Financial institutions and credit card companies use the credit score to determine the potential risk of lending money to an individual. Those with higher credit scores and a history of timely [...]

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How To Plan A Retirement Party

September 20, 2011
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If you are planning a retirement party, whether for a family member, boss or other coworker it doesn’t have to be a stressful task. There is such an array of what you can do and so many options that it can be fun and exciting, the creative options are limitless. You will need to decide [...]

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Should Seniors Buy Whole Life Insurance?

September 19, 2011
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Senior whole life insurance is another option for those wishing to leave behind some money for their loved ones after death. Whether it be to help pay for burial and funeral costs, pay off some of the seniors debts, or just enjoy the money as a nest egg – whole life insurance for seniors is [...]

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