Latest articles by Katherine Reynolds Lewis
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Home Remodeling: Get It All In Writing
When you hire someone to remodel your house, you need to have your eyes open and anticipate any problems before they happen.
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Car Buying in a Topsy-Turvy Market
You need a new car? Good luck with that! What should you do? We've got some answers.
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For Money and Meaning, Retirees Embrace Tutoring
After the pandemic hindered education, schools need tutors more than ever before. Retirees have an opportunity to give back, connect and make some money.
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The Price of Leaving 401(k) Money Behind
Making Your Money Last Many baby boomers have worked for at least six employers during their career. Leaving 401(k) funds dormant can be costly.
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Sports Give Seniors a Zest for Life
Healthy Living on a Budget Tens of thousands of older athletes are ramping up their commitment to fitness as they age. The best sports for retirees involve fun, friends and good exercise.
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9 Ways Retirees Can Whittle Down Their Car Insurance Costs
car Insurance As more Americans hit the road again, car insurance rates have unfortunately rebounded. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to trim your premiums.
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Scammers Have Retirees in Their Sights
Scams Older adults tend to lose the most money to scams because criminals target them with costly schemes. Here's how you can protect yourself.
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Don't Get Too Hung Up on a Retirement Savings Number
retirement planning There's tons of advice about how big your nest egg should be for retirement but focusing too much on a single figure can lead to complacency.
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4 Ways to Earn More From Your Rainy Day Fund
savings You should set aside enough money to cover three to six months of living expenses in case of an emergency. But sticking this cash in a savings account can mean forgoing earnings from interest.
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Considering Retiring? Try a Sabbatical Instead
careers With more businesses offering this perk, sabbaticals aren't just for professors. If you can take a sabbatical, that time off can be a way to test what life in retirement would be like.
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Know Your Rights in Debt Collection
debt management A wave of post-pandemic debt collection is coming. Here's how to dispute a debt and protect your assets.
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The Psychology Behind Your Worst Investment Decisions
investing We can torpedo our portfolios without even realizing it. Avoiding these seven traps will allow you to make rational investments.
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Senior Volunteers Go Virtual to Help Charities
Empty Nesters Retirees have found numerous ways to continue to support beloved causes during COVID-19.
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4 Tips on How to Negotiate for Anything
savings You can haggle for a better price on just about any product or service. You just need to know how to approach these conversations.
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Retirees' Guide to Do’s and Don’ts of Business Partnerships
Making Your Money Last Know some of the business partnership pros and cons before diving in. A business partnership agreement is a good place to start.
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Retirees, Declutter for a Profit
Making Your Money Last There are a surprising number of online sites to sell your unwanted or little-used items to make some serious side money and downsize your stash.
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9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
retirement These important time management techniques will help destress your life as you get busier -- yes, busier -- in your golden years.
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Retirees' Guide to Giving for the Greatest Impact
Making Your Money Last The need for charity is climbing, particularly to combat the rising poverty, hunger and homelessness from the pandemic’s economic fallout. Here's how you can help.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Being an Estate Executor
retirement Whether you’re planning ahead for your own heirs or have been asked to serve as an executor of an estate for someone else, it pays to understand what the role requires.
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Take Charge of Your Portfolios, Ladies
Coronavirus and Your Money When it comes to investing, too many women learn the hard way that disengaging is a mistake.
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The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
Buying & Leasing a Car Anticipate how changes in lifestyle and health might affect the kind of vehicle you will need over time.
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Build a Career As a Consultant in Retirement
retirement The fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs is 50 years old or older. Learn what it takes to grow your own business.
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Do’s and Don’ts Of Grandparenting
retirement Avoid overstepping boundaries, passive-aggressive comments and outright criticism, or risk being exiled from seeing the little ones.
