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Worried About Retirement? Try Changing Your Perspective

Your attitude toward anything in life is all based on perspective. If you are worried about retirement, here are 9 tips to help you change your approach.

May 4, 2023
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Volunteering in Retirement: 6 Tips for Making an Impact

Volunteering in retirement is appealing. More than ever, workers over 50 are seeking a second chance at purposeful work. Get tips here!

May 4, 2023
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Forget Financial Tips: Try These 11 Twists on Conventional Advice

There are thousands of well worn financial tips, but worthwhile wisdom can be harder to find. What do you think of these twists on conventional advice?

April 27, 2023
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Financial Planning is Hard: Explore 7 Reasons Why and What to Do About It

Worried you aren’t doing everything you should be to manage your money. Financial planning is hard. Learn why and how to overcome the difficulties.

April 20, 2023
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An Easy 4 Step Framework for Planning Your Retirement

Planning retirement is complex. We make it easy with this 4 step framework. No jargon, just a useful progression to the future you want.

April 20, 2023
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Want Future Financial Security? It’s All In Your Imagination (Actually)!

Want a secure retirement? It is not simply about following a financial plan. Imagining who you are going to be may be critical to your success.

April 13, 2023
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What is a Recession?

What is a recession? The good news? Well, recession isn’t always so bad and you probably won’t know are in one until after it’s over.

April 13, 2023
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Podcast: Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg’s ETF Guru, Discusses his Book, “The Bogle Effect”

Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas discusses his new book (The Bogle Effect), ETFs, the future of financial advice, and more.

April 13, 2023
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The Retirement Calculator for Married Couples (or Any Couple)

Retirement calculators designed for couples have special features to make results reliable and useful. Find out what you need.

April 7, 2023
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What is Financial Wellness? Have You Achieved It?

There is a lot of buzz around “financial wellness.” But unlike many fads, financial wellness is definitely a worthwhile pursuit.

April 6, 2023
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Will Social Security Run Out? Will Medicare Stay in Business? Get the Latest News on these Important Programs

Demographics and longevity are 2 factors causing financial woes for Social Security and Medicare. Learn if your benefits will be impacted.

April 6, 2023
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Should You Secure a Home Equity Loan Before You Retire?

A home equity loan at retirement may seem counter intuitive. However, there are some compelling reasons to consider taking on this debt.

March 30, 2023
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18 of the Most Important Lessons from Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) Influencers

Some people retire in their 20s and 30s. What’s the secret? Here are top lessons from the most popular financial independence influencers.

March 30, 2023
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What Happens if I Really Do Run Out of Money in Retirement?

Worried about running out of money in retirement? There’s good reason to be concerned. Find out how to take action and feel more confident about your future.

March 30, 2023
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Do You Have What it Takes? 8 Unexpected Skills You Need for a Happy Secure Future

If you are asking, “Am I ready to retire?” Here is some good news: you don’t necessarily need $1 million dollars for a successful retirement. So, what you do need? We did a little digging and here are 8 important skills that will enable you to achieve financial security, health and the best most secure…

March 23, 2023
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What is a Roth Conversion? Would Doing Conversions Benefit You?

Roth conversions are a hot topic. Let’s make sure that the basics are covered: Find out what they are, how they work, and when or how to use them.

March 22, 2023
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Go Beyond Tax Filing and Plan to Pay Less in the Future with These 25 Tax Planning Tips

Planning for the future should involve strategizing to minimize taxes. Explore 25 tips to help you plan, do retirement tax filings, and save money.

March 16, 2023
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What is Your Retirement Manifesto?

When you begin to approach retirement is an ideal time to write a manifesto. In retirement you are no longer defined by the work you do for money. You can be defined by you.

March 15, 2023
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How to Retire Like an Adult: A 10-Point Checklist for Responsible Freedom

To retire like an adult, you need a responsible and dependable retirement plan. Use this 10 point checklist to see if your future is secure.

March 9, 2023
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Impact Investing Returns: Do Well — Financially and Socially — by Doing Good

Impact investing – sounds exciting, but should it be for retirement? Find out if it is a good idea to support a cause with retirement funds?

March 9, 2023
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Burned Out? Sabbaticals Are a Great Alternative to Quiet Quitting or Retiring Too Early

Are you sick and tired of work but aren’t ready for retirement? The sabbatical may be the right answer for your burnout.

March 2, 2023
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28 Retirement Investing Tips from Today’s Financial Geniuses

Here are 28 retirement investing tips from today’s greatest financial minds. Just one of these lessons might make your dream retirement a reality.

March 2, 2023
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4 Arguments for Retaining Your Mortgage in Retirement

You might be surprised to learn that paying off your mortgage may not be the right financial decision. Even if it is the right emotional choice.

February 23, 2023
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8 Inspiring Reasons Why People Retire Young

Want to retire young? Get inspired by these 8 popular reasons given by people who successfully retired in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.

February 16, 2023

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