Retirement
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When the Honeymoon Phase of Retirement Is Over
It was a Monday morning, about five months after Jack retired, that I received an email from him. He wanted…
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Annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment
fyi50+: There has been much written about Social Security these days. However, one essential feature of Social Security makes it…
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Managing Debt in Retirement
Retirement should be a time for relaxing and enjoying life after years of hard work. Unfortunately, a retirement life without…
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The Three-for-One Idea: There’s more to Social Security than meets the eye
fyi50+: Much has been written recently about Social Security funding and its importance to retirees. However, Social Security is really…
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Marriage Later in Life
The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported more than 30% of adults older than 60 have remarried after being divorced or…
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How to Overcome THIS Challenge in Retirement
What do you think retirees say has been their biggest challenge? Financial concerns? Health issues? Family? Caregiving responsibilities? According to…
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What’s the Difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare and Medicaid are two government-funded healthcare programs that provide critically necessary access to healthcare services for millions of Americans.…
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Broadcasting to the Next Generation
As a career news anchor and radio host, on-air mainly in Los Angeles and on a national network, I never…
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For a Longer Life—Invest in Mobility, Power, and Strength
“I’ve given it my all. I’m ready to leave my career behind and retire” was how a conversation started between…
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Social Security and Income Tax—
When does good news become bad news? fyi50+: Tax season is in full swing! Those of us collecting Social Security…
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Living Life My Way.
Onto My Next Act! I started my radio career at KTBC-FM in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1979. A friend had been…
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Social Security in the News: What’s Hot in 2023?
fyi50+: There have been several stories this year about Social Security and retirement planning in the media. It’s hard to…
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Celebrating a Loss of Identity
During her years as a healthcare executive, one of my clients told me about her more than 40 pairs of…
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3 Main Types of Social Security Benefits — It’s Not Just for Retirement!
fyi50+: Many of our readers older than 50 think about Social Security as a retirement program. Clearly, it’s a very…
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The Early Bird Special
I’ve seen many productions of the 1967 musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The cast always energizes the first…
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Retirement: Make a Difference Like Robin
Robin is a 70-year-old grandmother who retired from a career in healthcare. She came out of retirement and literally dove…
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