Dan Rafter
Recent Articles By Dan Rafter
Small Salary? Here’s How to Save for Retirement
Think you’re earning too little to save for retirement? Try these tips for building a nest egg on a not-so-big salary.
Lost Your Job? Here’s How to Save Your Retirement
Losing your job after 50 doesn’t necessarily mean your retirement-savings goals are scuttled. Learn how to protect your hard-fought savings.
4 Hidden Costs of Retirement
While some retirement costs are obvious, others fly below the radar. Here’s how to prepare for some of the subtle expenses.
Social Security Offers Lump Sums? Yes, But Beware
Many retirees qualify for a one-time payment of up to six months of retroactive Social Security payments, but this move isn’t without its downsides.
How to Choose an Online Broker for Your Retirement
Online robo advisors — which automatically make investment decisions for you based on the answers you fill out on surveys — are popular because they are inexpensive and expose investors to a variety of savings vehicles. But will your retirement savings suffer because these robo advisors lack the human touch?
5 Perks of Health Savings Accounts to Keep Financially Fit
Learn five benefits of a health savings account that can boost your financial fitness.
How to Recover From The 3 Biggest Credit Score Busters
Even if you’ve declared bankruptcy, sold a home through a short sale or lost your home to foreclosure, you can recover from each of these financial disasters.
Financial Planners’ Keys to A Happy Retirement
What do you need to have a happy and comfortable retirement? See the tools and advice financial planners recommend to save for retirement.
Guide to Building A Million Dollar Retirement Account
Want to save $1 million for retirement? Take these five steps to better retirement saving.
Guide to Saving for Retirement When You’re Self-Employed or Freelance
If you’re a freelancer or small business owner and your income fluctuates each month, it’s hard to save for retirement. See retirement planning tips when you have an unstable income.