Alina Tugend
Alina Tugend writes regularly on education, personal business and a variety of other subjects for the New York Times, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Kiplinger and other national publications. From 2005 to 2015, she wrote the biweekly Shortcuts column for the New York Times business section, which received the Best in Business Award for personal finance by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. In 2011, Riverhead published Tugend's first book, Better by Mistake: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Wrong. Her work for the Atlantic, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post and other national media can be seen at www.alinatugend.com (opens in new tab).
Latest articles by Alina Tugend
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Are There Cracks in Your Pension Plan?
retirement You're counting on pension benefits in retirement. But how secure is your pension plan? We offer some guidance, including a pension calculator, to help you find out.
By Alina Tugend • Last updated
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How to Partially Retire Before You’re Ready For Full Retirement
Retiring in stages is becoming more of an option for those who don’t want to “jump off a cliff” from full-time work to having no employment.
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Retirees: Your Next Companion May Be a Robot
happy retirement Robots may help fill the gap left by a shortage of humans to help older adults live independently.
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Retirees: Take the Off Ramp to a New Career
Making Your Money Last For many seniors, changing careers can be a long and daunting process. But the rewards can be rich.
By Alina Tugend • Published
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Long-Term Care: Other Coverage You May Want to Consider
Long-Term Care Insurance A third of applicants are rejected from buying long-term care insurance. Here are some smart alternatives.
By Alina Tugend • Published
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Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums Rising, Benefits Shrinking
Long-Term Care Insurance There's a 70% chance you'll need some type of long-term care. Getting the right insurance is more complex these days. Here's some guidance.
By Alina Tugend • Published
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Adult Day Centers Help Retirees with Alzheimer's
Caregiving A center that offers social interaction, along with physical and memory activity, is a lift for those with forms of memory impairment. Their caregivers benefit, too.
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Smart Strategies for Couples Who Run a Business Together
Financial Planning Starting an enterprise with a spouse requires balancing two partnerships: the marriage and the business. And the stakes are never higher.
By Alina Tugend • Published
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Turning a Reverse Mortgage into a Retirement Investment Tool
Making Your Money Last Most people think of reverse mortgages as just standalone loans. But some financial experts are seeing them as an investment strategy that lets people stay in their homes as they age.
By Alina Tugend • Published