Retirement

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    No Pension. No 401(k). How to Get by on Social Security

    Most people heading into retirement aren’t worried about what to do with all that free time — instead, they’re wondering how they’ll afford it. Social Security benefits rose by 8.7% this year, the highest cost-of-living adjustment since 1981. Unfortunately, as we…

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    Money-Saving Lessons From a Depression-Era Dad

    There was a time when being frugal meant you were smart — you weren’t cheap, you were savvy. It was a natural side effect of living through the Great Depression and World War II, says Jeanette Pavini, author of “The Joy…

  • Watch ‘I Love Lucy’ for Free 24/7 Starting Valentine’s Day

    Want to snuggle up in front of the TV with your special someone for a cheap (very cheap) Valentine’s Day celebration? If you both appreciate classic TV, Pluto TV is launching a channel featuring all episodes of the groundbreaking 1950s…

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    Here’s Why Inflation Is Especially Bad for Seniors

    Inflation is hitting everyone hard these days. However, for one group, the price increases have been especially bad: seniors. Many seniors have poured years of their lives into work only to be strapped for cash in their golden years. Continue…

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    6 Ways the Debt Ceiling Crisis Could Affect Your Wallet

    The United States just hit the debt ceiling, maxing out the amount of money the government can borrow in order to pay its bills at $31.4 trillion. The country has only defaulted on its debts one other time in history…

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    11 TikTok Finance Influencers Who Are Actually Worth Listening To

    For some, TikTok is just that app where Gen Z posts dancing videos. Those actually on TikTok, though, know that there’s a whole world of education and entertainment awaiting. There are folks clamoring to share their opinions and expertise on everything…

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    Beware These Early Retirement Myths

    Saving for retirement is challenging and sometimes overwhelming work. It’s a reality borne out by the numbers: half of American households over the age of 55 have no retirement savings…

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    36 Money Myths You Need to Ignore

    Between personal finance blogs, money pundits on television, and input from family, friends, and even neighbors, there’s no shortage of advice to be had about money — how to make…

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    40 RV Retirement Spots for Snowbirds

    Snowbirds who choose to migrate in their own homes can find comfortable roosts throughout California, the broader Southwest, the Southeast, and Gulf States.

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    Fulfilling, Productive Things to Do in Retirement

    Some choose retirement, and some have retirement thrust upon them. Modern retirees face decades of free time to fill with leisure activities, socializing, contributing to a community or cause, pursuing…

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    Medicare Part B To Cost Seniors Less Next Year

    Starting next year, retirees will spend less on monthly premiums for Medicare’s Part B plan — the first time there’s been a decrease in a decade. The 3% decrease also affects…

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    RV Safety Products For Seniors and RVers With Disabilities

    Those living the RV life need to hit the road with more than just a sense of adventure. Gear that offers a helping hand can be a lifesaver. Read on…

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    Here’s What To Do When the Kids Finally Move Out

    So your youngest is gone and not coming back (fingers crossed …)? Now is the time to transform a bedroom or bonus room or any other space that became the…

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    The Big Challenges Seniors Face in Everyday Life

    The so-called golden years can be filled with frustrating issues, from the simple to the complex. Despite each human being’s uniqueness, there are some common challenges that those who reach…

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    What Boomers Need to Know About Cryptocurrency

    Cryptocurrency, often shortened to “crypto,” is a speculative asset especially popular with millennials and Gen Z. Fans will talk all day about the potential in the technology and the potential…

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    The 10 Best and Worst States for Military Retirees

    Whether they’ve been out of the service for decades or are newly retired from the military, America’s veterans need places to live where they have abundant access to quality health…

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    What to Know When Buying a House After 50

    For retirees moving instead of aging in place, some critical things to think about before buying include income, home size, and access to health care.

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    20 Easy Ways to Save Money in Retirement

    Many people spend their entire adult lives looking forward to the freedom of retirement, yet when the time finally comes, saying goodbye to one’s steady source of income can be…