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Retiring to the “Last Frontier”?
Alaska vs. the Sunny South…might be a tough choice for some, but if you want to spend your retirement years in the most tax-friendly state in the U.S. (according to Kiplinger), you’ll want to head Northwest. Money Talks News writer Karla Bowsher…
The Plight of Seniors–Some Real Comments
An article posted on www.poconorecord.com by Howard Frank provides a stark look at the problems faced by seniors. While it’s a Northeast Pennsylvania local article, it provides a generally accurate look at what America’s seniors face across the country, with situations exacerbated…
Year-end Planning for Retirement Optimization
We’re into the fourth quarter now and, while many of us look toward the run-up to the holiday season (and, of course, the Super Bowl), many others look toward steps that need to be taken to shore up their savings…
Drawing Benefits at Age 62–Some Situations Where it Makes Sense
So much of the popular media casts a disapproving eye on the option of filing for Social Security benefits at the earliest possible age (62), and that’s for solid, long-term strategic reasons. But what if your circumstances are such that these…
Retirement Revelations – Some Things to Think About
Things don’t always go as we expect them to, especially as we make a transition into retirement. In an article posted by Wall Street Journal’s Glenn Ruffenach, some of the more common “surprises” that new retirees encounter are explored. Read…
Are you worried you’ll run out of money during retirement?
According to a survey by the American Institute of CPA’s, running out of money is the top concern of all retirees, regardless of the financial resources available to them. Said simply, people are living a lot longer now, and when…
Improve your retirement income even if you haven’t saved.
If you’re approaching retirement if a few years but haven’t saved a nest egg for it, there are still some strategies that will work for you. The key is that you recognize the problem and put a plan in place to…
Millennials aren’t saving for their retirement. Here’s why
Unfortunately most millennials – those born between 1982 and 1994 – don’t think about and aren’t saving for their retirement. With things like student loans, current living expenses, and not being able to imagine themselves in the future, saving for their…
Medicare By The Numbers
In an article posted on www.msn.com, Selena Maranjian of the Motley Fool takes a look at nine major statistics that will help round out your understanding of Medicare and its operation. Check the article out here… Notice: The link provided above…
Low yield on investments seems to have become the norm. Here’ some advice on how to make your money work for you.
With interest rates and other returns on your retirement investments continuing as low as they are, it’s difficult to even stay ahead of inflation. But there are a number of investment approaches that you may want to look at to…