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5 Steps to Help Ensure Adequate Retirement Income

Expert tips for cultivating a nest egg that ‘really’ meets your nearing retirement needs

While plenty of people are duly committed to saving for retirement through 401k, IRA, or other nest egg-inducing personal finance plays, however devotedly and even over many years, it turns out several may actually be suffering a false sense of security. This as recent findings by the Employment Benefit Research Institute reveal that far too many may not be poised for a financially secure retirement.

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Merilee Kern MBA

Forbes Business Council Member Merilee Kern, MBA is an internationally-regarded brand analyst, strategist, and futurist who reports on noteworthy industry change makers, movers, shakers, and innovators across all B2B and B2C categories. This includes field experts and thought leaders, brands, products, services, destinations, and events. Merilee is Founder, Executive Editor, and Producer of “The Luxe List” as well as Host of the nationally-syndicated “Savvy Living” TV show. As a prolific business and consumer trends, lifestyle and leisure industry voice of authority and tastemaker, she keeps her finger on the pulse of the marketplace in search of new and innovative must-haves and exemplary experiences at all price points, from the affordable to the extreme—also delving into the minds behind the brands. Her work reaches multi-millions worldwide via broadcast TV (her own shows and copious others on which she appears) as well as a myriad of print and online publications. Connect with her at www.TheLuxeList.com and www.SavvyLiving.tv / Instagram www.Instagram.com/LuxeListReports / Twitter www.Twitter.com/LuxeListReports / Facebook www.Facebook.com/LuxeListReports / LinkedIN www.LinkedIn.com/in/MerileeKern.

How Retirees Should Handle Stock Market Highs and Volatility

Ups and Downs

About The Author

Ray LeVitre

Esteemed personal finance pro Ray LeVitre, CFP is author of “20 Retirement Decisions You Need to Make Right Now” and Founder/Managing Partner at Net Worth Advisory Group. This 19+ year industry veteran helps individuals make key financial decisions during that critical yet oft underestimated period transitioning from the workforce into retirement—many of which are irrevocable and profoundly affect one’s financial security and lifestyle for decades beyond. He may be reached online at www.NetWorthAdvice.com.

Budgeting: Finding the Motivation to Stay Disciplined

With as many as 80% of Americans in debt, it's obvious that the country as a whole is facing a budget crisis. You're determined to move out of that 80 percent. You've written a budget, and you're going to stick to it. Unfortunately, your budget keeps failing! Finding the motivation to stick to your budget can be a challenge, but you'll find that in the end, it's well worth the effort.

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Mikkie Mills

Mikkie Mills is a freelance writer who's passionate about health, fitness, organic cooking and eating, and yoga. When not writing she loves traveling, hiking, and cooking. Find more from Mikkie on Google+.

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5 Steps to Help Ensure Adequate Retirement Income

06/24/2018

Merilee Kern MBA

Expert tips for cultivating a nest egg that ‘really’ meets your nearing retirement needs While plenty of people are duly committed to saving for retirement through 401k, IRA, or other nest egg-... read more

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How Retirees Should Handle Stock Market Highs and Volatility

11/18/2017

Ray LeVitre

Ups and Downs The stock market has garnered strong returns over the past few years, however, it has come with extreme volatility with strong swings both up and down. The type of unruly market... read more