Retirement
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Longing for a Life on the Lake? The 10 Most Affordable Lake Towns Across America
It happens to the best of us: We rent a house on a lake for a weekend and start dreaming of owning our own lake house one day. From relaxing on the beach to listening to the sound of the…
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The Surprising Way That Seniors Are Saving Money on Housing
The increased cost of living is particularly challenging for seniors on a fixed budget or relying on retirement funds. High inflation costs have driven up food, gas, utility, and medical expenses. The result is an affordability crisis that has prompted…
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Looking for Steady Retirement Income That Isn’t a Job? Here’s How Annuities Can Help
Worried inflation might eat up your retirement savings? You’re not alone. A full 81% of people polled by Morning Consult are stressed they may not have enough money to last through retirement. Not surprisingly, the poll also found 54% are considering…
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Redditors Predict What Retirement Will Look Like for Millennials, and Damn, It’s Bleak
Retirement is a long way away for millennials, but they’re already depressed about it. In a Reddit thread on the topic, over 800 commenters painted a morose picture on what their retirement may look like. “We’ll die in the climate wars long…
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How to Protect Yourself From Financial Ruin in Retirement
Most of us work decades to create a sufficient nest egg to fund retirement. But after you bid farewell to the 9-to-5 grind, it’s important to manage that money carefully to avoid a crippling financial disaster during your golden years.…
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Retiring Early? Here’s Why You Should Think Twice
The pandemic pushed 3 million more Americans than normal to leave the workforce early, a federal analysis has found. Of course, now the U.S. is struggling with unprecedented labor shortages, and experts say that it’s older workers heading for the…
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How To Build Generational Wealth
The arrival of the final season of “Succession” reminds us that some people start out with an advantage that lets them enjoy a rich life free of debt and loaded…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
If you want to retire in an RV, it’s fairly easy to join the rest of the snowbird community and jaunt off to where the weather’s best. The Good Sam…
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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…
