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DOVER  – COAST continues to struggle to find qualified CDL bus operators to drive their local public transit routes. The lack of qualified drivers has, regrettably, reached a point where the public transit system must temporarily adjust parts of some bus schedules further.After having to suspend a small number of services starting in mid-June, the non-profit public transit … [Read more...] about COAST driver shortage forcing temporary suspension of routes

By Rob Ziliak, CFPImagine that, in the foreseeable future, you’ll have turned in all your company property, collected your final paycheck, and will be drinking a Hurricane at half past noon while chair-dancing to “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” You’ve planned on reaching that celebratory beach vacation over the many years of your career while also designing, building and … [Read more...] about Does Planning End at Retirement?

Sometimes, life throws financial surprises at us, and when that happens, emergency savings can come in very handy. But if you don't have emergency savings, you may be inclined to tap another cash source -- your retirement account. If you go that route, you're not alone. A good 34% of workers have taken a loan or early withdrawal from a retirement plan, according to the 21st … [Read more...] about 34% of Workers Have Made This Mistake With Their Retirement Savings

Being a parent is challenging as it is, let alone finding time to discuss your long-term money goals and what financial accounts will help you along the way. Does it make sense to start a college savings fund for your newborn? Is a "fun fund" even realistic as a mother of three? Short answer: Yes, but it's important to know where to start, what your family's financial goals … [Read more...] about How to Start Saving Money: 4 Financial Accounts for Families

America’s retirement savings system is a mess (that’s a technical economic term). “System” is actually too grand a word for the ad hoc retirement savings plan edifice that has been built up over years. To be sure, the system works reasonably well for those on the payroll of an employer with a retirement benefit plan and a relatively stable job. Employees at larger … [Read more...] about America’s retirement savings system is deeply flawed—can it be fixed? Here are some ideas