Linda Meltzer

1 week ago | parentportfolio.com | Linda Meltzer

Are you a retiree but still want to work? Retirement and the concept of transitioning to the next phase of life are undergoing reevaluation. People either delay their retirement to a later age or “retire early” after finding financial independence through the FIRE movement. Both can be excellent options. When it comes to retirement, no one roadmap works for everyone, including spouses. It is not unusual for spouses who have been together for decades to have different goals if and when they retire.

2 weeks ago | parentportfolio.com | Linda Meltzer

Have you wanted to manage your money better but didn’t know how to start? I know that I can do better for us, especially our kids, so they learn good habits. I know I am not alone. Ultimately, our goal should be to reduce costs, spend smarter, save more for investing in what we value. Or to keep for an emergency fund in the event you work for the federal government and there is a government shutdown.

3 weeks ago | parentportfolio.com | Linda Meltzer

Personal finance lessons are all around us in our everyday lives. Every day we handle money without thinking about the consequences of making poor decisions. However, we may not grasp our own financial mistakes. We can learn better financial habits from The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason, an all-time favorite. This book can help anyone avoid financial blunders, create wealth and build a financially secure future. I recommend this easy-to-absorb book to my business students and my children.

3 weeks ago | parentportfolio.com | Linda Meltzer

College graduates will be making some serious money for the first time in their life, but they’ll also be responsible for some serious adult bills. Before they sign a lease for an apartment or purchase a new car, they should avoid the most common money mistakes made by college graduates. We have assembled a list of blunders to steer you towards a financially fit future. In this next phase of your life, it’s essential to save money, specifically for emergencies.

1 month ago | parentportfolio.com | Linda Meltzer

Back in the day, retirement usually meant your company would throw you a little party. They would pull out a bottle of Scotch and pour generously for your colleagues, who were likely predominantly men. If you were a loyal employee, you might even get a gold watch from the company as your peers looked on with envy. The notion of retirement has changed over the decades as more women joined the workforce.