401k Plans Getting Better: Are They Reason Enough to Work Longer?
Retirement savings programs are improving and most Americans now want to save more. What is a good employer match? How does yours compare?
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Nope. Most Retirees Don’t Want to Go Back to Work, Labor Shortage or Not
Do retirees have an obligation to work? Are the benefits of a retirement job worth it? Many say no way.
9 Tips for Finding a Job After 50 or After You Have Retired
You are getting better with age. Finding the right job might be more difficult. Overcome the adversity with these 9 tips.
Advice from Betty White on Not Retiring, Aging Well, and Living a Happy Life
Betty White, the Golden Girl, lived well and vibrantly and offered fans lots of insight into making the most of life at every age.
The Actual Costs of Long Term Health Care
They say that what you don’t know won’t kill you. However, if you are misinformed about the costs of long term health care in retirement, you might not be able to afford the kind of care you would like to have when wanting to stay alive. When saving for retirement, it’s vital to think about…
What’s New? Recent Enhancements to the NewRetirement Planner
From being able to model a change to your future rates of return to new classes, check out the exciting enhancements we have added this quarter.
Quarterly Financial Review: 9 Updates to Make to Your Plan Now (Start of 2022)
Want to stay on track to a secure future? Do a quarterly financial review. This article explains what to update, provides recent economic benchmarks and shows you what articles have been useful to people this quarter. Plus all the latest NewRetirement functionality.
Set Financial Goals: It’s the Secret to a Prosperous and Secure Future
Set financial goals today to reduce stress. Learn why setting short-, medium- and long-term financial goals are critical to your success.
Top Retirement Articles from Q4 2021
Top retirement articles covered retirement surprises, transitions, definitions of wealth, how to avoid retirement boredom and 6 other important topics.
7 Reasons to De-Clutter Your Home in Retirement
Explore why de-cluttering is the ultimate retirement and estate planning task. 7 compelling reasons to clean out your closets this year.
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Will Future Generations Need to Work for 60 Years or More? Maybe it Won’t Be So Bad
Experts predict lifespans will increase to 100 years or more. Explore the past, present and future of retirement in light of increasing longevity.
Are TIPS the Tips You Need with Inflation on the Rise?
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are touted as good investments for inflation protection. But, they have significant downsides. Explore the pros and cons.
Plan Your Dreams: 11 Guidelines for Building a Financial Plan for the Life You Want
So much that is written about retirement planning is about rates of return, inflation, savings thresholds, tax mitigation, budgeting, asset allocations, and other relatively dry and often somewhat stressful topics. However, most people care about their finances and planning for retirement because they have a dream for their future. It is important to remember that…
9 Tips for Estimating Retirement Expenses: You Need to Get this Right!
If you want a secure retirement, you need to go about estimating retirement expenses. Get 9 great tips for succeeding at this difficult task.
Podcast: David Blanchett — Guaranteed Income in Retirement
Steve and David discuss retirement income and go over some listener questions
Should You Pay Off Mortgage or Invest?
Get insights for the best way to use your money. What are the pros and cons of paying off mortgage vs. investing?
How to Retire Like a European Socialist (and Why You Might Want to)
Europe has 7 of the 10 best places to be retired. Why do they rank highly? How can you emulate them for a secure retirement in the U.S.?
Are Reverse Mortgages a Colossal Mistake?
Securing a reverse mortgage CAN be a great decision. There are also potential downsides. Find out if a reverse mortgage is right for you or a big mistake.
The 10 Best Life Expectancy Calculators and Why You Should Use One When Planning Your Retirement
Estimating your longevity with a best life expectancy calculator is a great way to improve your retirement financial and lifestyle projections. Start now!
Your Year End Retirement Checklist: Put 2021 Behind You and Prepare for a Great 2022 and Beyond
Use this retirement checklist of 24 wise things to do before each year’s end to set yourself up for a great year and a secure future.
How Much Do You Need for Retirement if You Will Live to Be 100?
What chance do you have of living to 100? And, can you afford to do so? Explore life expectancy trends and what it takes to fund a long life.
2022 Reverse Mortgage Lending Limits Increase: More Money for Some Borrowers
The government raised reverse mortgage lending limits to an all time high. Does this mean more money for you? It depends…
Holiday Gift Guide: Great Retirement and Investment Gifts for Everyone in the Family (Even the Kids)
This gift guide is focused on helping you give long term financial success and happiness to everyone on your list, young and old.
10 Reasons Why You Should Actually Retire at 62 (If You Can)
Early retirement — retiring at 62 or before — seems like a wonderful dream to a lot of people. You’ve been in the workforce for decades. You have focused on work with the goal of enjoying the rest of your life on your own terms. But is it too early to get out of the…
12 Surprising Ways to Save on Retirement Health Care Costs
Out of pocket retirement health care costs can be outrageous. Use these 12 surprising tips for a healthier and wealthier retirement.