Published December 20, 2013
Saying vows on your wedding day you intended to stay together forever. Unfortunately for some couples, that intention eventually falters. Whether due to increasing stressors, changing goals, infidelity, or differences of opinion, divorce happens. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System, the current U.S. divorce rate is around 40%.
This overall rate is actually down from 50% in the 1980s but is increasing again in some demographics. According to CDC data, the rate of divorce has grown dramatically among couples over the age of 50. One study of trends conducted by a university in Ohio found the divorce rate increased by 100% in that age group from 1990 to 2010.
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Published December 5, 2013
Would you like to make your dollars go farther and increase how much you save?
Most people would. According to a recent survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 51% of Americans are confident they will have enough money saved for retirement. 28% are not at all confident, while 21% are not too confident. Fortunately, simplifying your finances right away will help you save more for the future as well as make sure your money lasts longer during your retirement.
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