Though most of us would gladly pick our retirement destination based on the weather, entertainment value and breathtaking views, the truth is our budget should be at the top of our priority list. Every state has something to offer for everyone and some cities or towns, in particular, can be very affordable. On the flip …
Financial advisors have said time and time again that soon-to-be retirees should consider their Social Security as merely 40% of their retirement income. That means it’s designed as a supplement and should not be relied upon completely. The stark reality is that as much as 44.7% of current retirees rely mostly on their Social Security, …
10 Reasons Why Most American Seniors Are Addicted to Their Social Security Read More »
Who doesn’t dream of retiring with a million dollars in their bank accounts? Better yet, who doesn’t want to spend their golden years in a million-dollar home? Sadly, not many Americans can achieve this, and a greater number of them depend on their Social Security- oftentimes more than they should. Social Security is supposed to …
24 Cities Where Your Social Security Can Pay the Rent Read More »
Small spaces, big decisions Downsizing can be a great thing in terms of saving more money and enjoying more of your free time instead of performing all sorts of household chores. But as exhilarating as it may be, downsizing can also have numerous shortcomings. To help you decide what’s in your best interest, here’s a …
Downsizing Your Home? Stay Away From These 8 Crucial Mistakes Read More »
What it takes to unlock the power of Social Security Social Security is an essential source of income in retirement and making the most of it takes years of hard work and commitment. If you want to find out what you can do to make your Social Security benefit stretch as far as it can …
10 Things to Do for Bigger Social Security Checks Read More »
Everyone expects to live their retirement years as freely as possible. However, expectations are not always in line with reality, especially when your old job and even your old family life keep burdening you. Where do you start if you want to ease your financial burden, downsize your home, personal belongings etc? If you’re in …
30 Things That You Really Don’t Need as a Retiree Read More »
If you’re lucky enough to have saved up for your golden years, don’t think you can just take your belongings and move to a different city without doing some research first. You need to factor in a lot of aspects, among which affordability, safety, walkability and basic necessities as well as possible travel plans and …
10 USA Cities with Rents Under $1000 for Seniors Read More »
Finding a great place to retire is like finding a needle in a haystack, we know. You have so many things to consider, from the cost of living to basic amenities to entertainment value (and more) that’s getting lost in all the details and numbers is a given. That and let’s not forget, one man’s …
From staple items like peanut butter to clothes and high-end electronics, Walmart has turned into the go-to place to shop for just about everything. The retailer is well known for its low prices and good deals but when it comes to certain items, Walmart is not necessarily the best place in town. Read on to …
Stay Away From These 15 Deals When Shopping at Walmart Read More »
Want to know what Americans prefer in terms of retirement destinations? Well, we asked around and came up with quite surprising answers. But first, let’s take a look at the questions: Do you intend on relocating in retirement? What is the main reason for relocating in retirement? Which region seems most appealing for retirement? What …
Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are slowly entering retirement. And where do these retirees or soon to be retirees love to shop? Why, Costco, of course! You might think that the obvious answer is either Walmart or Target, especially since Costco’s bulk buying options seem redundant for an empty nest, but that’s clearly not …
