Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are an excellent investment option for people who are looking to save up for retirement. Contrary to what some people think, IRAs are not just meant for adults with full-time jobs. Anyone who is younger than the age of 70½ (which includes children) and is earning an income can contribute to an […]
Not every retiree dreams of a quiet life on a golf course in a gated community. Many are looking for something more, a place with real outdoor access, a strong sense of community, quality healthcare, and enough going on to keep life interesting for the long haul. The six cities below were chosen because they […]
Older adults lose an estimated $3 billion or more to financial fraud every year in the United States, and that number is almost certainly an undercount. Many victims never report what happened out of embarrassment or because they don’t realize they’ve been deceived until long after the damage is done. The people behind these schemes […]
After decades of setting alarms, juggling deadlines, and balancing work with everything else life throws at you, retirement can feel like finally exhaling after a very long hold. But that first year comes with its own learning curve, and the financial and lifestyle decisions you make early on can have consequences that follow you for […]
Finding a new job after a certain age, especially when you are in your late 50s, can prove to be quite challenging. Older workers have a lower unemployment rate than younger workers, but they also find it difficult to land new positions once they have been out of work for some time. An AARP analysis […]
The hardest part of retiring is finding a way to live comfortably in a country where inflation and the cost of living rise constantly. The average American retiree needs at least $45,000 to live comfortably in retirement. However, that estimate increases appreciably if you retiree in major and population-dense city centers. And the typical retiree […]
Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation and enjoyment, but it can be stressful if you don’t have a solid retirement plan that takes into account inflation. Inflation is the increase in the cost of goods and services over time, and it can seriously impact your retirement savings. In this blog post, we […]
Saving up $1000 in less than a month can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re on a tight budget or have unexpected expenses. However, with some creativity, determination, and discipline, it’s possible to reach this goal. Here are six ways to save up $1000 in less than a month. Create a budget Start […]
Until you plan everything out, planning is nothing. And while most retirees plan to retire and stop working, many end up working again. More than a third of retirees who vow to never work again end up working again post-retirement for a variety of reasons. If that sounds like it might be you, here are […]
The bane of consumerism is that people voluntarily buy things that they don’t need or want for its own sake. By some estimates nearly 80% of American consumers buy some products on an impulsive whim, products or things that they will use once or twice or regret buying moments after purchase. Consumer purchases should always […]
