Articles On:Retirement

September 27, 2023

Retirement and Credit Score: The Hard Truth

Retirement and credit score are connected – and not in a positive way. One surprising ...

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Woman in retirement checking her credit score on the computer.
September 13, 2023

What Hospice Patients Can Teach Us About Money

Jordan Grumet, associate medical director for Journeycare Hospice and author of “Taking Stock: A Hospice ...

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hospice patient with loved ones money planning
September 6, 2023

Penalty-Free Early Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts

Q: Are there exceptions to the 10% penalty for taking early withdrawals from a 401(k) ...

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Almost retired couple dancing, for article on penalty-free early withdrawals
August 30, 2023

Back to School in Retirement: Better Than Ever

For generations, retirement was a time to stop work and spend time with the grandchildren. ...

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Retired woman reading book in library gone back to school.
August 9, 2023

The Benefits of Renting for Retirees

With average single-family home prices up nearly 24% since 2020 and home mortgage rates hovering ...

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retiree couple moving into house, by Photographerlondon. For article on renting for retirees as a wise choice
August 2, 2023

How to Lower Taxes on Social Security Benefits

Many retirees are surprised to discover that as much as 85% of their Social Security ...

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A happy couple looking at social security benefits on a tablet device
July 26, 2023

Create an Entourage as You Age

If it takes a village to raise a child, it can take a small town ...

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creating an entourage
July 12, 2023

Over 50 With Zero Retirement Savings? 9 Steps to Take Now

If you’re in your 50s and 60s with no retirement savings in sight, you’re far ...

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senior couple looking at almost empty wallet because they have zero retirement savings
June 13, 2023

Unretirement: Retirees Returning to Work

Part of the American dream used to be retiring by age 65 and doing whatever ...

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an older retail worker at a grocery store, from Shannon Fagan, for article on unretirement and working after retirement
June 7, 2023

Adjusting to Retirement

Planning for your retirement involves more than financial preparation. Whether you are aging in place ...

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Woman reading a book in a park, from Wavebreakmedia. Planning for retirement involves more than finances. These tips for adjusting to retirement can help you embrace your post-career years.