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RetirementGuy
Dec 16, 20211 min read
How Can a Nonworking Spouse Plan for Retirement?
I'm 65 and my husband is 60. We're trying to plan for retirement. My husband isn't working and doesn't have a retirement account. I'd...
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RetirementGuy
Dec 16, 20211 min read
The Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for Retirees
For new retirees, it's more important than ever to take full advantage of every tax break available. That's especially true if you're on...
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RetirementGuy
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Calculating This One Number Set Me on a Path to Financial Freedom. Here’s The Formula
I didn’t start thinking about retirement until I was 33 years old. I was unemployed, married with two children, renting in a high-cost...
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RetirementGuy
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Taxes in Retirement: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Relocating in retirement is a rite of passage for many Americans, especially those with warmer climes on their minds. But before you move...
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RetirementGuy
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Phase Into Retirement With A Phased Retirement Plan
No one likes sudden change. We like to ease into things – transition with time. Yet we talk about retirement as an event. One day you’re...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 23, 20211 min read
A Simple RMD Mistake That Can Cost Retirees Thousands
It is fairly common for people taking required minimum distributions out of retirement accounts, such as IRAs, to pull out more than the...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 23, 20211 min read
Amid the pandemic, a rising share of older U.S. adults are now retired
As employers contend with growing numbers of younger employees quitting in the great resignation, the COVID-19 recession and gradual...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Smart Money Podcast: Holiday Shopping Trends and Self-Employed Retirement Options
You’ve probably heard that holiday shopping this year is going to be a little unusual. The findings from NerdWallet’s 2021 Holiday...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Think Retirement Is Only About Dollars and Cents? Think Again.
Many retirees mistakenly believe that attaining financial security will assure them a fulfilling retirement. That’s where some financial...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 10, 20211 min read
6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Ensure Your Money Will Last in Retirement
If you’re within six months or so of retirement, there are certain things you need to do now to help prepare yourself for the transition...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Long-Term Care: Ready or Not, Here it Comes
For some, retirement means "where will we play today's round of golf?" For others, it could mean, "do I pay for my meds or my rent?" In...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 5, 20211 min read
2 Colorado Cities Crack Top 100 Places To Retire In US
According to its “Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2021-2022,” list, Colorado Springs and Boulder are among American cities people...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 5, 20211 min read
IRS Announces 2022 Retirement Plan Contribution and Benefit Limits
The IRS has announced contribution and benefit limits for qualified retirement plans for 2022. The contribution limit for employees who...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 5, 20211 min read
You Need to Know This About Phased Retirement
There are several types of retirement just as there are various times to retire. Choosing the right time to retire can be challenging, as...
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RetirementGuy
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Not used to living on a budget? Make it a habit – before you retire
Retirement is a time of freedom for most people since you no longer have to spend your hours working and earning a living. But while...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 30, 20211 min read
Want a happy retirement? Here’s what experts say you need to do
Everyone wants to be happy in retirement. So what will it take to get there? It’s not just saving money, although that is key, according...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Top 10 Retirement Tips For 2021
For many Americans, retirement may look different in 2021 than it has in years past. The severe economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Retirees, Transform Your House Using Smart Home Technology
Hank Norsworthy was tired of having to walk down a dark hallway to get to bed. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 40 years ago, he...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 16, 20211 min read
7 Ways The New Tax Bill Could Impact Retirement Planning
The Ways and Means Committee released the first draft of a major tax bill this week. While it is mostly aimed at increasing taxes to pay...
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