Latest articles by Janet Bodnar
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Retirement Can Keep You Busy
Empty Nesters Your lives are filled with jobs, creative ventures and intellectual enjoyment.
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How to Boost Your Financial Savvy
Women & Money Women need to know how financial knowledge can help them take care of their families and themselves.
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What Kids Need to Know About Finances
Women & Money In a digital world, it's even more critical to teach children how to handle cold, hard cash.
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The Virtues of Volunteering
Empty Nesters To find your niche, focus on activities that pique your interest, and don't overcommit.
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Fulfilling Ways to Spend Retirement
Empty Nesters Community service, religious pursuits and personal interests top the list.
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A Talk With Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
Women & Money Investing is the key to building a nest egg that will last a long lifetime, says Schwab-Pomerantz.
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Closing the Confidence Gap
Women & Money Since the start of the pandemic, women have become more involved in their financial futures.
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Finding a Sense of Purpose in Retirement
Healthy Living on a Budget Religion and mentorship are both fulfilling paths for retirees.
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Peering Past the Pandemic
Travel I’m looking forward to a time when lunches with the girls (or guys), volunteering and travel will resume.
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Women, Invest in Yourself
Women & Money Morningstar's Christine Benz tells women to match investment risk to their longer life expectancy.
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Fulfilling Ways to Spend Your Time in Retirement
Healthy Living on a Budget Human creativity is unlimited: Just look at the activities retirees find to fill their days.
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Fresh Voices in Personal Finance
Women & Money An impressive number of young women have entered the personal finance field via blogs, websites and social media.
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The Joys of Being Retired
Empty Nesters More freedom, being able to give back, and time to deepen relationships are common themes in your e-mails.
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Lessons for Kids From the Crisis
savings One of the greatest opportunities presented by the pandemic is to give children an appreciation for the workings of the economy.
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Staying Calm in a Crisis
Making Your Money Last Keep a stock allocation that you can live with and still sleep well.
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A Salute to Money Smart Moms
savings Today's mothers are in a perfect position to share their experiences in the workforce and as investors.
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Expect Surprises in Retirement
Making Your Money Last Financially, your experiences have been mixed—and sometimes eye-opening.
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Family Finances Are a Joint Project
Financial Planning Make sure you have access to key accounts, and keep things as simple as possible.
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Make Time for a Retirement Checkup
Investor Psychology Retirees are inclined to invest more conservatively, so chances are you don’t have as much money in stocks as you should.
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Advice From Confident Investors
investing Take advantage of publications, podcasts, adult ed classes and other resources, including family members.
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Hitting My Stride In Retirement
retirement We’ve visited nine national parks since we retired, and next year we’re heading to Acadia in Maine.
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What Women Want in a Financial Adviser
Financial Planning They’re put off by aggressive sales tactics and excessive jargon.
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How to Be a Confident Investor
Investor Psychology You don’t have to be an expert. Start with your employer’s retirement savings plan.
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Retired and Single: Readers Weigh In
retirement Retired life as a single person doesn't have to be lonesome. Finding hobbies that require you to socialize can make all the difference.
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