If you retired with a million dollars, how long would it last?
The cost of retirement varies wildly from state to state.
August 21, 2019
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What life is like inside Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville-themed retirement communities
This string of retirement communities builds on a tropical theme that would warm the hearts of Jimmy Buffett's biggest fans
August 20, 2019
These are the jobs with the best and worst retirement benefits
Utility workers top the list of jobs with the best retirement benefits
August 20, 2019
Common moving scams and how to avoid them
Don't wind up in a 'hostage load' situation.
August 18, 2019
How much money do I need to retire?
Most respondents indicated that the 401(k) was their only or largest source of retirement savings.
August 17, 2019
Scams
Phone and email scams even the smartest people fall for
Knowing how fraudsters operate can help you evade their costly tricks.
August 16, 2019
Boomers going bust as record numbers file for bankruptcy
People over 65 file for bankruptcy five times more often than 25 years ago. Boomers face medical costs and student loan debt with little savings.
August 10, 2019
Retired but working part-time? Here’s the tax break you need to know about
Boomers should take advantage of the deduction seemingly tailor-made for them
August 9, 2019
Social Security
How do I reclaim Social Security survivor benefits that were withheld?
Is it a monthly benefit increase or a lump sum?
August 9, 2019
What’s the best retirement strategy? Stanford compared 292 options to find the answer
Out of all those different scenarios, research favors this 'spend safely in retirement strategy'
August 9, 2019
10 memorable quotes about retirement
“Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else.”
August 6, 2019
The 10 hottest ZIP codes for home sales in 2019
As young buyers seek houses, here are the best places a boomer can sell
August 6, 2019
Social Security
If I filed separate tax returns from my spouse can I still get Social Security survivor’s benefit?
Does it matter how we filed our taxes?
August 5, 2019
Scams
Genetic-testing scam is targeting older people and ripping off Medicare
DNA test scams appear to be ramping up
July 31, 2019
Scams
Want to claim your part of the Equifax settlement? Prepare for a tiny payout
The company is offering $125, but the settlement won't stretch that far
July 29, 2019
Social Security
Does my pension reduce my Social Security benefits?
Don't forget about the Government Pension Offset program
July 28, 2019
Social Security Administration adds 6 more states to online replacement card service
2.3 million people have already replaced their Social Security cards online. Here's how you do it
July 25, 2019
This group of women bears the highest retirement risk
Nearly half of all married women in two-earner households will lower their standard of living in retirement
July 23, 2019
Regret taking Social Security too early? You could have a chance for a do-over
If you have second thoughts within a year of claiming, you can give the money back
July 22, 2019
Social Security
If your ex-spouse files for Social Security early will you be penalized as well?
You won't be penalized for a decision you had no role in making
July 16, 2019