Retirement

Why ‘Looking Poor’ Matters to a Comfortable Retirement in America How fake social status can ruin your finances

In your 60s and 70s, the goal should be to retire well, not impress your friends and family. Unfortunately, it…

2 weeks ago

My husband and I have $250K in savings at 59. I thought our retirement plan was solid until I found out my co-worker saved $700K.

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Thinking about retiring? Make sure you hit these 6 milestones before you take the leap

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3 weeks ago

The happiest retirees typically share these 8 things

My grandmother lives in a group home, so I've talked to many retirees while she's been there—some thriving, some struggling,…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Church Secretary, 87, 1 Financial mistake many women make. Now she is working 2 jobs for $12/hour

At age 87, Rebecca Reed likes to spend her days socializing with friends and, in her words, "eating bonbons and…

4 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey warns that a third of Americans will learn about Social Security the hard way

A third of Americans will learn about Social Security the hard way. That's according to finance guru, Dave Ramsey, who…

4 weeks ago

I am 60 years old and have $1.5M saved for retirement from a stressful job. Should I work ‘just one more year’ or quit?

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1 month ago

This retirement expert says America is ‘past the point where we can fix Social Security.’ What he recommends instead

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I turned 63, just announced my retirement and got fired. Is this allowed, and what should I do next?

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Saving for retirement in 10 or 20 years ‘doesn’t matter’, says Elon Musk. Here’s why dangerous advice

Elon Musk has ignited the discourse once again; This time most people treat the basics of financial security: retirement savings.…

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