31 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How to Tell if You’re Ready to Retire
How to Tell if You’re Ready to Retire
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Retirement readiness depends on a few factors, such as how prepared you are to cover your expenses and whether or not you’re prepared to transition into retired life. While there’s no magic formula that can tell you definitively that you’re ready, here’s a quick guide that can make the decision a little easier — at least from a financial perspective.
31 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Have You Saved As Much in Your 401(k) Plan As the Average American?
Have You Saved As Much in Your 401(k) Plan As the Average American?
31 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 1 Big Social Security Difference Between Hillary Clinton and Running Mate Tim Kaine
1 Big Social Security Difference Between Hillary Clinton and Running Mate Tim Kaine
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Social Security is the hamster that keeps the financial wheel turning for many seniors. According to Gallup, about three in five retirees count on their Social Security check for the majority of their annual income.
31 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on At least 4 dead as militants attack energy plants in North Iraq
At least 4 dead as militants attack energy plants in North Iraq
Reuters earlier reporting yet more sad news citing security sources 31 July 2016
– first attack, on the AB2 gas compressor station, about 15 km (10 miles) northwest of Kirkuk, started around 8 p.m. ET when four gunmen with hand grenades broke through the external door, leaving two guards in critical condition.
A second attack was launched on the Bai Hassan oil station, 25 km further northwest blowing up an oil storage tank.Reuters’ sources says there is no further information on casualties/outcome at this time.