Retirement
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Retirement Communities With Homes Under $100,000
There is no shortage of pricey retirement communities across the United States. Yet believe it or not, it is still possible to get a decent place for $100,000 or less. You’ll have to pay for shiny and new (although sometimes…
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Best and Worst States for Older Workers
While the pandemic has sparked early retirements, there are also plenty of workers 65 and up who aren’t quite ready to punch the clock for the last time. How the careers of older workers match up might depend on the…
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The Hidden Costs of Relocating for Retirement
When it comes to retirement, minimizing living expenses is a key part of making a nest egg last for as long as possible. Quite often, that effort involves relocating to a cheaper part of the country (or the world), where…
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15 Countries Where You Can Live Comfortably on Social Security
An increasing number of Americans are approaching retirement without nearly enough money saved and face either working during their golden years or living a bare-bones lifestyle. For many, the pandemic has eaten into savings and made retirement an even more…
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Free At-Home COVID Tests Finally Available to Medicare Recipients
Millions of seniors on Medicare are now able to pick up free COVID tests at more than a dozen retail pharmacies. It’s a significant milestone because Medicare recipients were originally left out of the Biden administration’s mandate requiring private insurers cover…
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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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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…
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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…
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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:…
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Most and Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Tax season takes a bigger bite out of retirement in some states than in others. Several states don’t have their own income tax, but retirees also need to consider sales…
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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…
