Category Archives: Futureshop

Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

Retirement remains top of mind for many Americans, whether they are approaching their so-called “golden years” or have many years to go before leaving the workforce.  How much money a person needs to have saved to retire without financial stress is an important consideration in the retirement preparation process, and that can vary depending on […]

Americans increasingly abandon financial planning as economic pressures mount

How people tackle their finances can vary but, according to new research from PYMNTS, there are two ways that are most common. PYMNTS found just 40% of American consumers are “planners,” meaning their strategy for money had more foresight.  That figure has gone down compared to the roughly half who tackled their personal finances that […]