From finance bloggers and money gurus to family, friends, and even neighbors giving you all sorts of tips and advice on how to make more money, manage it, invest it and spend it, it can be difficult to tell what’s true and what’s not. You hear them so much that you end up believing them …
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You only live once and you should make the most of every chance you get to live your life the way you want to. But you should also keep in mind that your current behavior can dramatically influence your future. Whether you end up barely making ends meet in retirement can very much depend on …
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Planning for retirement More and more future retirees are considering retirement to a place with cheaper costs, as the pandemic has affected their savings and has even forced them to remain in the workforce longer than planned. If you are also nearing retirement and looking for affordable retirement places, you don’t have to limit your …
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Ranking retirement Everyone hates tax season, especially when you’re retired and have to live on a fixed budget. Retirement might have its perks and all, but you should still consider if the place you are planning on spending your golden years has sales taxes, property taxes, taxes on Social Security, retirement distributions, estates, and inheritance …
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You’ve been dreaming of retiring for ages, and now that day is closer than ever. At some point, sooner than later, you want to leave the workforce. But choosing the exact day to submit your two weeks’ notice can be a challenging decision. Pick the wrong one, and the financial consequences could be dire for your …
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Who doesn’t want to make money without putting much effort into it? After a lifetime of working a 9 to 5 job, this sounds too good to be true. But it is possible. You could make passive income and have money flowing in if you put your mind to it. From using the things you …
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Perks for golden years We might not like the fact that we’re aging, but it’s an inevitable process. However, instead of feeling sorry for our lost youth, we should take maximum advantage of the perks and benefits that come along with turning gray-haired. Some of these perks can be more than welcomed and quite beneficial …
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Remapping retirement Deciding when or where to retire is not easy. There are so many things you have to take into consideration, from access to medical services to the cost of living and housing prices. The population demographics that’s constantly shifting in terms of wants and needs, as well as the modernization of once unvisited …
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To most of us with a daily 9 to 5 working schedule, retirement sounds like a wonderful dream. More free time for ourselves, for our loved ones, for our hobbies and passions etc. But if you’re not careful and organized with your retirement plans, the dream could easily turn into a nightmare. You’ve probably heard …
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Relying solely on Social Security – Can it be done? Most people approaching retirement have no worries when it comes to spending all that promised newfound time. No, their concern is how they’ll afford to do everything they’ve been waiting their whole working life for. And for good reason, because according to the Social Security …
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Many people dream of leaving the workforce while they’re still in their prime and focusing on the things that truly make them happy. This dream has materialized into the FIRE movement, which stands for “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” The FIRE movement is a lifestyle movement that allows younger workers to put aside as much as …
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When it come to choosing the right place to retire, the decision is definitely not an easy one. You have to factor in so many things, from the cost of living to healthcare options and amenities for retirees. To make matters even worse, the top locations on people’s lists of potential retirement destinations are anything …
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Decisions, decisions, decisions Finding the perfect place to spend your retirement years is every retiree’s dream, given that you’re no longer limited by your job, personal commitments or logistical constraints. You are able to choose something new, from a new location to a new type of home or community, but sometimes, overchoice can become overwhelming …
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According to data collected by the AARP Public Policy Institute, around 24 percent of people aged 65 and older rely on Social Security benefits. In fact, as per the same report, 90 percent of their income is covered by the Social Security program. With the average monthly benefit at $1,543 as of January 2021, it …
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It’s true that retirement comes with many changes but it also brings numerous perks to the table. For one, you’re no longer tied to your 9 to 5 job and can move anywhere you want, whether to be closer to children and grandchildren, downsize, escape retirement income taxes, benefit from better healthcare options on so …
