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As housing, grocery, transportation and other essential costs pressure household budgets, earning a six-figure salary no longer guarantees financial comfort in much of the U.S. A single adult now needs at least $80,000 a year to live comfortably in every state, while the threshold exceeds $100,000 in nearly half of states. For a family of four, the income needed to live comfortably is as much as $329,000.

During most of the decades you are preparing financially for retirement, you are likely focused on saving as close as you can get to the recommended amount, without worrying too much about the details. As you approach retirement, however, it's a good idea to look more closely at what might be a realistic retirement budget. […] The post What’s a Realistic Retirement Budget? I’m 62 With $890k in a 401(k), $115k in a Roth IRA and I’m Eligible for Social Security. appeared first on SmartReads by Sma

The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in California has topped $6 per gallon. However, while gas prices are posted by the gallon, they’re felt by the paycheck, and a tank of gas does not hit every household budget the same way. The same fill-up can be a minor errand in one area and a meaningful bite out of weekly income in another. With summer travel season approaching, the real pressure at the pump depends not only on gas prices, but on how much room residents have in their budgets to absorb them.

As housing, grocery, transportation and other essential costs pressure household budgets, earning a six-figure salary no longer guarantees financial comfort in much of the U.S. A single adult now needs at least $80,000 a year to live comfortably in every state, while the threshold exceeds $100,000 in nearly half of states. For a family of four, the income needed to live comfortably is as much as $329,000.

When companies offer a pension, it's common to give retirees two options: collect the pension as a lifetime monthly payment or receive it as a lump sum at retirement. Monthly payments over time are the format that most people associate with pensions. However, a lump sum payment can, sometimes, be the better option. Depending on […] The post Should I Take a $150,000 Lump Sum or $1,200 Monthly Payments for My Pension? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

Placing an investment account in a trust can help manage assets and streamline inheritance, but it also introduces specific tax rules and reporting requirements. The tax implications depend on the type of trust, how investment income is handled and whether the trust or its beneficiaries are responsible for paying taxes. Income generated within a trust […] The post Tax Implications of Putting an Investment Account in a Trust: Rules and Requirements appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

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