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Four Personality Traits Lead to More Retirement Savings
Four behavioral traits lead to more retirement savings down the road. Only 10% of workers have all four; do you?
By Jacob Schroeder Last updated
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Baby Boomers vs Gen X: Who Spends More?
Baby Boomers and Gen X are guilty of spending a lot of money. Here's a look at where their money goes.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Eight Strategies for Deciding When to File For Social Security
Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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The Emotional Side of Retiring: Six Steps to Help You Move On
Getting mentally ready for retirement can be tough. The loss of your work identity, daily connections, and sense of purpose can make the transition difficult. Here are six steps to help you adjust.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Social Security 2025: The Outdated Tax Rules Costing Retirees Money
Retirement Taxes Could the Social Security 90th anniversary be a good time to revisit old tax thresholds?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Want to Retire at 67? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions
Retirement is within your reach. But before you leap make sure you are ready by answering these five questions.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Protect Your Retirement From Extreme Weather Events
A rising tide of storms, fires, and heat is impacting retirees. Here's what you can do about it.
By MP Dunleavey Published
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Board Service in Retirement: The Best Time to Join a Board Is Before You Retire
Many senior executives wait until retirement to take a seat on a corporate board. But making this career move early is a win-win for you and your current organization.
By Anne deBruin Sample, CEO Published
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18 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Medicare doesn’t provide services entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated