Category Archives for "Retirement"
May 17, 2019
- by T.Z.
15 Retirement Fatal Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
The decision to retire affects your day-to-day life in many ways, both personally and financially. Your retirement years should be enjoyable, but it’s important to make sure your finances are in order so that you can truly make the most of your newfound freedom. While you’re planning all the fun things you can do with […]
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April 18, 2019
- by T.Z.
These 25 Amazing Ideas for Retirement Will Get You Excited
If you’re struggling to either save for retirement or spend less during those years, you aren’t alone. A study found one-third of Americans have $0 in retirement savings and 23 percent have less than $10,000 saved. What to do in retirement is becoming an increasingly alarming issue in the U.S. Aside from standard employer-sponsored programs […]
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January 3, 2019
15 U.S. Cities Where You Can Save BIG on Healthcare
One of the biggest financial obstacles for retirees is paying for healthcare, according to a GOBankingRates survey. Healthcare in retirement can be expensive, with the average couple needing an estimated $280,000 after taxes to cover healthcare expenses over the course of their retirement, according to the Fidelity Health Care Cost Estimate. While there is no […]
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October 23, 2018
- by C.C.
20 Easy Ways to Improve Your Life in Retirement
Retirement doesn’t have to mean sitting in front of a television day after day, even if a retiree is housebound. On average, people who are currently 65 can expect to live at least until their mid-80s, according to data compiled by the Social Security Administration. There are plenty of ways seniors can use those 20 […]
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July 12, 2018
The 50 Best Things About Life Over 50
You’ve found your style, you’ve witnessed some of the best music ever created, and you can even live in Margaritaville. But for you, the fun has only just begun.
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June 30, 2018
Divorced in Retirement? 20 Ways to Maintain Your Financial Independence
Divorced in Retirement? Getting divorced can throw a wrench into your financial planning. And if you’re already retired, it might feel like your safety net is falling away. The good news is that there are a number of concrete steps you can take to shore up your finances, along with options you might have to […]
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June 22, 2018
Appliances that could be hiking up your electricity bill
Here’s what could be behind that high electric bill Nobody likes to get a high electric bill, but you still need your appliances. Not all appliance are created equal, though, and there are smart ways to decrease your utility bill. Click through to see which appliances you should unplug to cut your energy costs.
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June 18, 2018
10 Money-saving Tips That Don’t Work
Buying Food in Bulk Buying Food in BulkWhen you see a whole bunch of bananas on sale for less than half the regular price, you grab them. Then you watch them turn black because you bought too many. While buying in bulk is good for lots of things, be careful when buying perishables. It’s not […]
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June 13, 2018
Senior-Friendly Jobs That Are Perfect for Retirement
Senior-Friendly Jobs That Are Perfect for Retirement In theory, retirement is a time to kick back and relax, but sometimes it doesn’t work that way. Some retirees still want to work, whether to supplement their incomes, add structure to the day or just get out of the house. Plenty of jobs exist for seniors not […]
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June 10, 2018
Here’s Your Do-or-Die Retirement Plan If You Have Nothing Saved
Here’s Your Do-or-Die Retirement Plan If You Have Nothing Saved If you’re concerned that you don’t have enough money saved for retirement yet, you’re not alone. More than 42 percent of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement, according to a GOBankingRates survey. Although this might give you some solace, it won’t help you […]
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