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When Can I Retire?
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When can I retire? It’s a question you probably ask weekly or monthly, if not daily. The problem is that there is no one “right” answer. There are a variety of factors that should go into setting the date that is right for you. However, in general, assuming you want to retire securely, you can…

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Empty Nest? Why It’s a Great Time to Fill Up Your Retirement Nest Egg!
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As you prepare for children to fly the coop, it is worthwhile to consider what type of empty nest parent you might be. Are you: Super proud that they are setting out on their own? Still supporting them financially? Relieved and happy to have more time on your own? Sad and lonely that your children…

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Reverse Mortgages and Repairs to Your Home: What You Need to Know
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One of the biggest draws for reverse mortgages is their ability to help older adults remain in their homes, while also providing them with some additional cash flow via their home equity. But while not everyone’s home may be physically equipped to suit their aging needs, certain features of reverse mortgages can help cover some…

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How to Deal with Dementia or Alzheimer’s: 5 Retirement Financial Planning Steps
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More than 5.5 million people have Alzheimer’s today, and as the baby boomers age, by 2050 that number is projected to triple. Additional research from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that last year millions of family and friends provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care — care valued at $220.2 billion — to loved ones with…

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Retired Athletes: 20 Valuable Lessons from their Financial Victories and Agonizing Defeats
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Retired athletes too often face financial ruin. According to authoritative reporting by Sports Illustrated, approximately 78 percent of NFL players either go bankrupt or face some serious financial stress within two years of ending their playing careers, while 60 percent of NBA players are broke within five years of retiring from the game. More recent…

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Hotels, Cruises and Communes! Unexpected Ways to Afford a Little Help as You Age
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Most of us are going to need some extra support as we age. Cooking, cleaning, running errands and more are called “activities of daily living” and it can be nice to get help with these tasks as you age. Is retiring to a Holiday Inn the answer? Living independently can be extremely difficult as we…

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Social Security Leveling: What is It? Is it Better than a Traditional Pension Payout Option?
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  You are lucky if you have a pension. You are lucky if your pension gives you different pay out options, but the choice for what to do can be confusing. Pension leveling — also called Social Security leveling — is one payout option that can be confusing. What is Pension Leveling / Social Security…

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The 22 Most Foolish Financial Decisions Ever Made
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Recently online, individual NewRetirement subscribers were discussing the most foolish financial decisions they had ever made. The conversations were interesting in that many highlighted a few bits of “wisdom” about being “foolish.” Foolishness Can Be a Great Learning Tool Making foolish decisions can be one of the greatest learning tools. “A wise man can learn…

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Pros and Cons of ETFs: Are Exchange Traded Funds a Good Retirement Investment?
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If you do not know about Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)… it may be well worth your while to learn about them. There are many compelling pros and cons of ETFs as a retirement investment. ETFs have become a very popular investment vehicle and they can be a good place for retirement savings. In a nutshell,…

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