Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible.
Every year, about 140 million households file their federal tax returns. For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or manila folders full of receipts; gathering mortgage, retirement, and investment account statements; and relying on computer software to take advantage of every tax break the code permits.
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Taxes are one of the biggest budget items for most taxpayers, yet many have no idea what they’re getting for their money.