Tag: Retirement
Survey: Single Boomer Women Are Happier Now Than at 35
Maryalene LaPonsie on April 8, 2015
Survey shows the majority of single women older than 55 have a greater sense of well-being than two decades earlier. What to do if you’re not feeling it.
Defense Dept. Seeks Overhaul of Retirement Policy, Benefits for Soldiers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 2, 2015
The new head of the Defense Department calls for 401(k)-style retirement plans, private health insurance and other changes aimed at keeping soldiers in the military longer.
CFPB Warning: Pension Advances Could Wipe Out Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on March 30, 2015
With its high interest and fees, a pension advance could threaten your long-term security. The CFPB highlights three pension advance traps you need to avoid.
Tiny Slice Of Americans Saves More Than 15 Percent Of Income
Karla Bowsher on March 30, 2015
Employment has improved over the past year, but retirement savings aren’t necessarily following suit.
4 Reasons Not to Invest in Gold
Guest Blogger on March 30, 2015
Gold may glitter in jewelry and ancient funerary objects, but as an investment it’s a rather dull performer. Here’s why.
Home Prices Outpacing Wages — By A Lot
Karla Bowsher on March 27, 2015
Nationwide, homes have appreciated 13 times faster on average than wages have grown over the past two years.
7 Reasons Cremation is Becoming America’s Favorite Last Act
Marilyn Lewis on March 25, 2015
The new popularity of cremation makes for new traditions, such as pressing your loved one’s remains into a piece of diamond jewelry, or a record album, or a home for fish.
Go West! Best Places For Your Golden Years
Karla Bowsher on March 23, 2015
Low taxes, low crime rates and good weather make Wyoming the No. 1 state to retire in this year. Who else made the list?
Fear Causing Young Adults To Risk Retirement
Karla Bowsher on March 11, 2015
Experts worry about a dim financial future for the overwhelming majority of millennials who fear financial markets.
1 in 5 Americans Plan to Work Till They Die
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2015
A new report reveals the (sometimes grim) reality of Americans’ retirement plans, and how those plans will impact the younger generations.
Who’s Downsizing? Not These Retirees
Krystal Steinmetz on February 26, 2015
A new study finds that many Americans are opting for bigger houses in their retirement, and other surprising revelations.
Is Getting a 401(k) Loan a Good Idea?
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 25, 2015
Most of the time, the answer is no, but there are rare occasions when a 401(k) loan makes sense.
Obama Proposal Aims to Protect Americans From Bad (Read: Costly) Retirement Advice
Krystal Steinmetz on February 23, 2015
The White House says new rules for financial advisers could save working- and middle-class families up to $17 billion a year.
The Best (and Worst) States to Spend Your Golden Years
Krystal Steinmetz on January 29, 2015
How the needs of older people are addressed varies widely across the nation.
10 Things You’re Procrastinating About, and How to Get Them Done
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 19, 2015
Stop procrastinating already! Make it a priority to get these 10 things done pronto. You’ll be happy you did.
Could You Retire Early? Take This Test to Find Out
Marilyn Lewis on January 19, 2015
Early retirement isn’t as easy as it once was, but it can be done with careful planning.
Wanna Grow Old? You May Want to Move to One of These States
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2015
A new report details which states have the highest (and lowest) life expectancies, and what contributing factors affect how old a state’s residents live to be.
2 Services That Protect Grandma From Money-Stealing Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on January 2, 2015
There are services available to help stop elder fraud in its tracks. Could they help you or someone you know?
Now You Can Create a Personalized List of the Best Places to Retire
Krystal Steinmetz on December 22, 2014
A new interactive map by Zillow helps you find the perfect place to retire, depending on your personal preferences.
The Single Woman’s Path to a Happy Retirement
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 22, 2014
Money matters are slightly different for women when they’re flying solo. Find out why saving while living the single life is a challenge, plus five suggestions you can put into practice today.
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