Retirement
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Benefits of Taking Social Security Early as a Safety Net
When difficult financial times arrive because of turmoil in the stock market or a serious new health condition, it’s good…
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When Changing Plans for Retirement is Unexpected
Adjusting to a new normal Since the recent pandemic landed in our world, how many of these feelings can you…
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Beware, Thieves are Working the Phones
Robocalls have always been infuriating. But what should you do if you’re not sure it’s a robocall or the Social…
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Our Transition from a Home to a Floating Tiny House
Photos by Jim Hill ~ It was a cold weekend in mid-December — with temperatures in the low 30s —…
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Retire Just for the Health of It!
Last month, I participated in a fundraising walk to end an aggressive form of cancer. A very close friend of…
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How Can You Maximize Your Retirement Income in 2020 via Social Security and Medicare Strategies?
We asked David Freitag, a financial planning consultant with MassMutual, and this is what he had to say: As the…
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Multigenerational Living: A Creative Approach to Aging in Place
Although many seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, sometimes care needs prevent this from being…
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Filing Early for Social Security Retirement Benefits Leads to Some Drawbacks
This year, 2019, marks the first time more than half of baby boomers in the United States are age 62…
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Retirementhood: Next Exit
Is your blinker on — or have you already taken the exit? Where and what the heck is Retirementhood? We…
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After Several Careers, I’m Working Toward My Fifth Act
People talk about entering the second act of their life as they age. But not me. No way — I’m…
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Be Cautious—Criminals are Looking for Your Social Security Data
Does this sound like a scene from a movie? Bob is relaxing at home after a crazy day at the…
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You’re an Empty Nester…Now What?
Hello, fellow Empty Nester! Happy Fall!!! How was your Summer? Mine? Thanks for asking! My husband and I had one…
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How to Live a Healthy and Wealthy Retirement Life!
“Don’t simply retire from something; have something to retire to.”– Harry Emerson Fosdick ‘Retirement’ may sound mind-soothing and relaxing, but…
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Good Morning, Retirement!
While sipping a latte during a recent vacation, my husband and I met individuals and couples who, like us, were…
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How to Outsmart Con Artists
An Evening with Frank Abagnale Jr. Sponsored by AARP. A few days ago, I rented a movie I’d heard much…
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Retirement: Is Your Marriage Ready?
“I married you for better or worse, but not for lunch,” Jody read in an article about retirement planning, and…
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