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22 Ways to Protect Your Retirement From a Possible Recession

May 5, 2020 · Retirement Life

Cancel Unnecessary Subscriptions

Given the current situation, a wise decision, no matter the markets, is to cut unnecessary expenses such as unused subscriptions and focus on saving more. “What you can do if you’re near retirement is to get the rest of your financial house in order,” said Thomas Smyth, founder and CEO at Trim. “Go through your credit cards and cancel any unused subscriptions.”

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