– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
Unfortunately, millions of Americans over age 50 have little or no retirement savings. Many people in this difficult position have just buried their heads, as they just don’t know what to do or how they can possibly start building up a significant nest egg for retirement. They just shrug their shoulders and say I’ll have […]
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You have likely heard the ominous reports on the state of Americans’ retirement savings; a recent report showed that over 30 percent of the population has no retirement savings or pensions, including people approaching the typical retirement age. With the distinct possibility that social security will either be substantially decreased or eliminated, this is […]
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As work-related retirement plans transition from defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution plans, such as the 401(k) plan, workers shoulder more responsibility for retirement financing. This offers advantages to financially savvy workers, but can hold risks for those with less in-depth financial planning and investing knowledge. That in-depth knowledge is important when deciding whether […]
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It’s the role reversal neither side wants. As your parents cared for you while you grew up, now you must look after them as they decline with age. If you – and they – are lucky, your parents will remain in good health and lead active lives well into their golden years. If you’re not […]
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With retirement, you’ve entered a new stage of life. Done right, it is as productive – perhaps more so – than previous life stages. While you might want to just relax and do nothing for a while after retiring from a lifetime of hard work, boredom can kick in pretty quickly, and that’s not healthy. […]
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More than 500,000 American employers offer 401(k) retirement plans to their employees, and over 90 million American workers are enrolled in these plans. As of 2015, around 52 million of this number were active, contributing participants in 401(k) plans. While it’s usually easy to sign up for your company’s 401(k) plan (and many firms today […]
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Homesteading takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Living a self reliant and sustainable lifestyle is difficult but hugely rewarding for those with the motivation and know-how. Homesteading may be hard, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Try out these cool projects for your homestead and survival preps for some productive fun! […]
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It’s time to submit nominations for FPA’s American Hero Award! Are YOU the Next American Hero? Or perhaps you know someone who is. It could be a friend, a teacher, a neighbor, a parent… Nominate them for the 2015 FPA American Hero Award! We’re looking for a model American citizen, someone who exemplifies patriotism; who has a heart of gold […]
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I’ve pulled this chapter from our book: “Growing Up: The Vertical Garden Report” because I feel growing your own food is such an important asset, for everyday living and health, as well as for planning ahead for emergency situations. If you want to read the whole book, find it HERE! Growing Your Own Food […]
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