Retirement
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What You Need to Know About Retiring in 2022
This year has an ongoing global pandemic, a war in Ukraine, and skyrocketing inflation. According to Fidelity’s State of Retirement Planning Study, 1 in 4 Americans say they are now less confident about their retirement plans than before they’d heard…
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22 Things Older Shoppers Should Buy at Costco
Shopping at Costco makes a lot of sense as you get older, even if you’re an empty nester. The warehouse club promises savings that shouldn’t be ignored during an economic downturn like this pandemic — doubly so if you’re on…
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Early Retirement Secrets and Strategies You Need to Know
The FIRE movement has plenty of fans, particularly among younger Americans. For those not yet familiar with the term, it means Financial Independence, Retire Early, and there are countless stories of those who have managed to achieve this goal —…
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12 Practical Ways To Boost Your Retirement Savings
Getting serious about retirement doesn’t require a perfect plan—just some smart moves and a bit of consistency. Whether you’re just beginning or trying to make up for lost time, 2025 offers plenty of options to help you get ahead. Here’s…
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America’s Most Luxurious Retirement Community Amenities
Think of the perfect retirement, living in luxurious surroundings with ready access to most any amenity you desire. Gourmet food, spa treatments, endless rounds of golf, time to pursue your neglected interests — after years of caring for others, you…
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How to Have a Fun Trip With Grandchildren
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, grandparents keen to make up for lost time are planning trips with their grandchildren for this summer and beyond. It’s a win-win-win: not only for the grandparents and grandchildren making memories but…
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How to Know When to Move Into a Retirement Community
Maybe you’ve avoided financial pitfalls and are enjoying retirement stress-free or you’ve simply become an empty nester, but you may wonder if it’s time to relocate to a retirement community.…
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31 Big Retirement Trends of 2019
Retirement plans evolve with your needs, which means the planning as a whole shifts consistently based on the needs of retirees. In 2019, retirement didn’t necessarily entail owning a home,…
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22 Tips for a Successful Side Hustle
Uber and Lyft. Rover. TaskRabbit. Shipt. Postmates. The list of gig economy opportunities is long these days. For those looking to make a little extra cash — whether for early…
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Moving in With Your Adult Kids? Here’s How to Make It Work
Volumes have been written about the so-called “boomerang effect” of young adults returning to the nest and moving back in with Mom and Dad, a trend that has actually declined…
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12 Alternatives to Traditional Retirement Communities
Considering whether a retirement community is right for you demands a lot of thought about costs, safety, privacy, and more. But what if you long to settle in a spot…
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Most Prestigious Retirement Community in Every State
Picture the typical retirement community. The images that come to mind probably don’t involve 5-star dining, your own kayak by a private lake, chauffeured trips to the opera, or doing…
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20 Ways Boomers Fritter Away Money in Retirement
Congratulations! After years of working and careful saving, you get to kick back and crack open that retirement nest egg. But don’t get too giddy just yet. Retirees still need…
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13 Smart Retirement Moves for Women
When it comes to preparing for retirement, women are faced with slightly different considerations than men as they have historically earned less while having a longer life expectancy. “This means…
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12 New Rules for Retirement
For today’s retirees, the only constant is change. Psychologist George Schofield outlines just how different life over 50 can look these days in his book “How Do I Get There…
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10 Best Countries To Retire on A Budget
Americans increasingly are turning to overseas destinations in their search for affordable places to retire. The prospect of living comfortably for less and seeing more of the world pushes many…
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Is Long-Term Care Insurance Right for You?
Living to 100 was once a milestone that few Americans reached. Today, there are more than 50,000 Americans aged 100 or older, according to the Census Bureau, and the number…
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Never Too Old to Learn: 10 Best Free Online Courses for Retirees
Accredited schools from all over the world, including Ivy League schools, offer curricula and certificates for completing relatively short online courses, lasting about four weeks. These massive open online courses,…
