Tag: Retirement

10 Best Places to Retire in 2017
Krystal Steinmetz on January 4, 2017
Find out which countries earn top marks as retirement destinations in International Living’s latest global retirement index.

More Americans Embrace Living Abroad in Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on December 28, 2016
The number of American retirees leaving the U.S. in their golden years is on the rise.

Wisdom and Wit From Money Talks News Readers in 2016
Geof Wheelwright on December 27, 2016
We’ve had a great year, thanks to you! Here are some of the awesome comments that you sent our way. See you in 2017!

10 Best States for the Well-Being of Americans 55 and Older
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2016
For the second year in a row, the same Western state tops the poll.

9 Tips Beginning Investors Must Know
Marilyn Lewis on November 2, 2016
New investors fall into some common traps when they start out. Here’s how you can avoid those pitfalls.

401(k), IRA Limits to Remain Unchanged for 2017
Krystal Steinmetz on October 30, 2016
While the contribution threshold isn’t budging, other changes are in store. Find out more.

Top 10 States for Protecting Your Nest Egg in Retirement
Karla Bowsher on October 10, 2016
One state’s climate probably keeps it low on the list of places to retire. But if you are concerned about taxes, it should be your top candidate.

5 Spots Where Retirees Can Live for Less Than $40,000
Krystal Steinmetz on October 5, 2016
AARP’s new list suggests places you can retire in the U.S. that will help you stretch those dollars.

Young Adults Facing Steeper Climb to Retirement
Karla Bowsher on October 4, 2016
Millennials may have to invest a much greater portion of their income to meet their retirement goals, a new study shows.

Laughter-Based Exercise Boosts Older Adults’ Health
Krystal Steinmetz on September 19, 2016
New scientific research lends supports to the adage that “laughter is the best medicine,” especially for older adults.

9 Things That Can Make Retirement Really Stink
Marilyn Lewis on September 13, 2016
Many middle-class Americans find retirement to be tougher than anticipated. Learn what you can do to prepare for the most common pitfalls.

How a Janitor Amassed an $8 Million Fortune
Krystal Steinmetz on August 29, 2016
Vermont janitor and gas station attendant Ronald Read died in 2014, but he is still teaching us that frugal living pays off — sometimes in a huge way — if you’re a savvy and patient investor.

IRS Grants 11 Exceptions to 60-Day Retirement Rollover Rule
Karla Bowsher on August 26, 2016
If you are unable to roll over an IRA or 401(k) within 60 days, the federal government now will cut you a break under certain circumstances.

Cost of Medical Expenses Likely to Soar in Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2016
To cover out-of-pocket health care costs in retirement, a couple will need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a new estimate.

Here’s What a 95-Year-Old Bought With Her Lotto Winnings
Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2016
A 95-year-old great-grandmother splurges a little — on her daughter and herself — after winning $30,000 in the Connecticut lottery.

5 Mind-Blowing Ways to Psych Yourself Up for Saving
Jim Gold on August 4, 2016
Whether you dream of an exotic trek or a comfortable retirement, these exercises will help you reduce impulsive spending so you’ll have money for your future plans.
Will Your State Help You Fill Your Retirement Savings Gap?
Jim Gold on July 24, 2016
Five states lead the way to create auto-IRAs for workers whose employers offer no retirement savings plans and others are mulling the idea. Find out where your state stands.

What Older Americans Fear More Than Death
Krystal Steinmetz on July 19, 2016
Heading into retirement, this is the No. 1 source of anxiety for many Americans — and rightly so.

Why Are More and More Retired Americans So Unhappy?
Krystal Steinmetz on July 3, 2016
More people than ever before say they’re not really that happy in retirement. Find out what’s behind the trend.

Fidelity Lowers Fees on 27 Index Mutual Funds, ETFs
Karla Bowsher on June 29, 2016
Fidelity Investments will lower total expenses on 16 index mutual funds and 11 index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) starting Friday.
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