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Far flung locations are some of the best places to retire in the world. Explore a range of 17 surprising retirement destinations.

This is the most complete online guide to all of the costs associated with reverse mortgages including reverse mortgage interest rates.

Steve and Taylor Schulte — the founder of Define Financial and the Stay Wealthy Retirement Podcast — discuss tax and legacy planning, as well as what are and how to use Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).

Choosing the right Social Security strategies can be a $100,000 (or more) question. Find out how to make the most of this benefit with 16 easy tips.

Post pandemic there are unprecedented numbers of people who are quitting their jobs in search of a better work life balance. Why are they rethinking work and what is next for them?

Retirement is not the end. It is the beginning. A restart in fact. Here is a massive list of what to do in retirement.

Episode 59 of the NewRetirement podcast is an interview with Joe Saul-Sehy — the founder of the Stacking Benjamins podcast and community — and discusses Joe’s story, what he’s building, and his new book, Stacked.

Should I retire? It is a big question. If you aren’t sure, try these 9 exercises to see if you are ready to leave work behind. Read now…

Here is a guide for how to find lost money — a lost 401k or other unclaimed retirement benefits. It can be as easy as 1,2,3!

Are you leaving money on the table when you retire? The answer is likely a resounding YES! (Whether you realize it or not.) And, that is too bad. You want and need every penny you can muster to fund a secure future. So, it is important to take advantage of every opportunity to make smart…

Generally speaking, the uses of reverse mortgages are endless.  And, you get to choose the best way to manage or spend the money from the loan. Most seniors use a reverse mortgage to help close a gap between their retirement expenses and their retirement income.  Reverse mortgages eliminate monthly mortgage payments and give you access…

For many of us, the desire to engage in charitable giving — giving  to our family, communities or world — only grows as we age. And there may be good reason that we want to give.  It turns out that giving is good — very good.  Numerous studies have found that there is a huge…

While planning is complex, the best retirement calculators will make it simple and strengthen your finances too. Which tool is best for you?

Don’t think you could possibly save more money for retirement? These tips will help you shift your mindset for a secure and happy future. Read now!

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…

You might be surprised by how people use a reverse mortgage — bathtubs, a cure for loneliness, convertibles and more… Is this loan right for you?

Episode 58 of the NewRetirement podcast is an interview with Jack Brennan — the handpicked successor to Jack Bogle at the Vanguard Group

Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman’s new book “Noise” can help you make better financial decisions. Find out how.

We want a happy, stress-free life after retirement. However, many of us also want a meaningful life. Find out how to plan for a meaningful retirement.

Depending on who you talk to, you’ll get very different answers to the question, “Should I purchase an annuity?” In fact, in the right circumstances, there are some great reasons to buy an annuity. However, there are also significant reasons to walk away. The truth of course depends on your own goals, values, attitudes, and…

You want your money to grow. Is an advisor worth it? Should you pay fees based on your assets or an hourly fee. Learn what is right for you.

What is your inflation risk? (It just went up.) Here are 8 ways to protect your retirement finances from rising inflation.

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Heading into retirement can be a difficult in-between-time. Here are 15 ideas for how to thrive as you navigate the transition.

Explore the proposed tax increases on the wealthy and find out what to do about it if you might be at risk of a higher tax burden.