Real Estate/Retirement Blog

Owner Occupied Multi-Family Investment Property Tips

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Having an owner occupied multi-family investment home can be an excellent way to create an income stream. However, living in a building you own and manage isn’t always easy! Here are a few tips to help you make money and keep your sanity while living in a building you also rent out! Acquiring your property. Beware. … Continued

Pros and Cons of Multi-Family Investing

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Multi-Family investments are a wonderful way to create an additional income stream. As with any investment, there are pros and cons you should be aware of. In this Blog post, we will review the pros and cons of multi-family investments. The more you know about what to watch out for, the better decision you will make … Continued

YOUR PENSION IS UNDER ATTACK AGAIN

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“YOUR PENSION IS UNDER ATTACK AGAIN” Many retirees from public agencies believe their pension is completely safe and will always be the same. Your pension is “not completely sale” – your cost of living allowance (COLA) could be eliminated and other benefits could be reduced if the current California State Supreme Court upholds three anti-pension … Continued

401 (k) Millionaires Reach Record High

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401 (k) Millionaires Reach Record High Barron’s Senior Editor Jack Hough on the state of Americans’ retirement savings. As 401 (k) millionaires reach record high, investors warned to keep saving.         While many hopeful retirees are celebrating their new status as millionaires, experts warn that $1 million is a drop in the … Continued

Pension Funds

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In most states, public pension funds don’t have enough money to pay for benefits they’ve promised to government workers. The problem is getting worse. Overall, the shortfall across states grew by $295 billion between 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts. All together, state pension plans had just $2.6 trillion … Continued

Big Retirement Blunders

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Don’t make these Retirement Blunders that could leave you living off Ramen noodles in your senior years. Today’s 65-year-olds can expect to spend about 20 years in retirement should they quit their jobs right now. However, the Social Security Administration reports that one quarter of those who are age 65 today will reach age 90, … Continued

Mortgages for Seniors

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Paying off the house used to be a cause for celebration, but many retirees no longer see it that way. Mortgage for Seniors are available, but exacting. An increasing number of older Americans prefer to have a mortgage. They may have the means to buy with cash but choose instead to take advantage of prevailing low … Continued

Turnkey Real Estate Investing

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Turnkey Real Estate Investing with Sol Mar REI, LLC.   Turkey Real Estate Investing can be a hands-off, secure way to invest with predictable returns and is SDIRA Friendly!

Expenses for Seniors are Rising Faster

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Expenses for Seniors Are Rising Faster Than Their Social Security Checks Social Security benefits haven’t kept pace with the soaring cost of prescription drugs and other expenses for seniors, leading to a 30% drop in benefits’ purchasing power since 2000, according to a study to be released next week by The Senior Citizens League, a … Continued