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RetirementGuy
Sep 9, 20211 min read
Having steady income in retirement may help you live the life you want. These tips can get you there
When it comes to income in retirement, one looming question confronts most individuals: How much money is enough? While the answer to...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 2, 20211 min read
Forging friendships: Building community in retirement
For most of us, friendships are vital to health, wellness and overall happiness. Whether we crave daily interactions or something a...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 2, 20211 min read
8 Things To Consider Before Buying That Second Home For Your Retirement
With the stock market seemingly hitting new record highs every day and mortgage rates near record lows, you may be wondering if you...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Planning on a Long Retirement? Rethink Your Equity Exposure
Between longer lifespans and a seemingly never-ending bull market, you might be tempted to invest heavier in equities during retirement...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 26, 20211 min read
10 Social Security Calculators That Can Help You Decide When to Claim
These calculators can help you begin thinking about what you can do to maximize the amount you will receive from Social Security in...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Upgrade Your Mindset Around Retirement
I want to outlaw the word ‘retirement’ from the vocabulary. Basta! To upgrade our mindset around the concept of retirement. Why? Because...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Schwab Launches Interactive Platform to Help Retirement Savers
Schwab Retirement Plan Services has launched an interactive, online dashboard that helps retirement plan participants assess their...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 12, 20211 min read
24 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco
Retirement is a time for many to pinch pennies on everyday expenses. This might help explain why retirees are so fond of Costco, the...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Retired and returning to work: How the extra income could collide with other financial consideration
Sometimes, older Americans discover that retirement just isn't a good fit. Whether due to needing more income or wanting personal...
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RetirementGuy
Jul 29, 20211 min read
The 10 Most Enjoyable Jobs for Older Workers
Older workers who are age 50 to 65 aren't so different from their younger counterparts. Flexible schedules and meaningful work are...
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RetirementGuy
Jul 15, 20211 min read
A quarter of 65-year-old Americans will have ‘severe need’ for long-term care
Only one-fifth of 65-year-old Americans won’t need long-term care services. Everyone else can expect to require some level of it — and...
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RetirementGuy
Jul 15, 20211 min read
The one retirement risk you're probably not preparing for? Depression
When you spend the majority of your adult life working, retirement may seem like it can't come soon enough. Essentially a decades-long...
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RetirementGuy
Jul 15, 20211 min read
8 Retirement Distribution Strategies That Will Make Your Money Last
Saving money for retirement is only part of ensuring a financially secure future. The other half involves making smart decisions about...
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RetirementGuy
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Who Qualifies for a Widow’s Pension?
Surviving spouses are not the only ones who can qualify for a widow’s pension under the Social Security Act of 1935. When we dig down...
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RetirementGuy
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Top 10 Retirement Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Happiness
The ultimate goal in your retirement is to be happier. Ideally, you’ll spend your days in a happier state because you’ll be doing the...
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RetirementGuy
Jul 1, 20211 min read
10 Important Ages for Retirement Planning
Each type of retirement benefit has a different eligibility age. Your age plays a big role in how much you can expect to receive from...
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RetirementGuy
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Some Common Mistakes for Spousal Beneficiaries to Avoid
If you are entitled to inherit an IRA from your spouse, avoiding spousal beneficiary mistakes is a high priority. Let’s cover some basic...
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RetirementGuy
Jun 24, 20211 min read
10 Things No One Tells You About Early Retirement
Even if you love your job, there are times when you'd rather be alphabetizing the spice shelf than riding a packed train alongside...
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RetirementGuy
Jun 17, 20211 min read
29 Brilliant Retirement Ideas for Any Age
If you're struggling to either save for retirement or spend less during those years, you aren't alone. A GOBankingRates survey found 46%...
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