Traveling the world is a part of many people’s retirement plan. As we head into peak summer travel season – with the pandemic largely in the rearview mirror – many retirees are looking forward to being out on the road vacationing. Jetting off to different parts of the world may sound extravagant, but travel does …
You worked for 30 or 40 years and are at or approaching Social Security eligibility. Now you are looking at when to take Social Security to help maximize your benefits. What’s next? You look at your retirement account statements and begin to wonder whether the investments you have are the right ones for where you …
This is the decade when retirement gets redefined. The era of trading a long career for a pension, a gold watch, and afternoons on the golf course ended long ago. In its place, today’s retirees face growing financial pressure from multiple directions, including the local fiscal crises for Social Security and Medicare. These financial pressures …
Retirement is all about enjoying your much deserved relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and being vigilant about elder financial abuse like fraud and scams … Huh? If that last one sounds unlikely to you, you’re not alone. Millions of older Americans, particularly retirees, who have large savings amassed after years of hard work …
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Your parents need your help right now, and so do your adult kids. What about saving for your own retirement? If you’re stressed and stretched, it’s time to prioritize. The sandwich generation is defined as those who are caught in the middle of both parents and children who rely on them for financial, physical, and …
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Getting an inheritance may sound like the easiest way to come into money. But inheriting an individual retirement account (IRA) isn’t as simple as just being handed a check. If you’re named a beneficiary – someone designated to receive all or part of an estate – and you inherit an IRA, there are rules you …
The cost of living rises every year, which makes paying for basic expenses more difficult. Long-term-care (LTC) premiums are increasing, too. The increase in premiums can harm an individual’s quality of life and continued access to quality care. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning 65 today has nearly a …
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As retirement approaches and you decide whether to take pension payments or a lump sum, the very important question to ask is this: How safe is my company’s pension plan? The first corporate pension dates back to 1875, when the American Express Company began providing workers half their annual salary in retirement once they reached …
It’s getting close, very close! For most of your adult life you’ve planned for retirement and now that you’re in your 60s, it’s very close indeed. Are you getting ready? Will your transition be as smooth as possible? Will you start this new chapter in your life with a sense of optimism? Like many people, …
Households in which both partners are working full-time often fall into a rhythm organized around work schedules. You wake at certain times, eat at certain times and work – in or outside the home – at certain times. This routine ensures that all of the tasks that need to happen in your work get done …
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