Tag: Retirement
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.
5 Things Rich People Say Beats Having $1 Million
Krystal Steinmetz on September 8, 2016
Retired millionaires reveal their most important financial milestones, and you might be surprised at their answers.
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 Steps to Financial Freedom
Kari Huus on August 5, 2016
Remember the goal — to live comfortably, fulfill your dreams and live without anxiety about the future — and learn how to get there.
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.
5 Ways to Ride the Tide of Rising Home Prices
Marilyn Lewis on July 29, 2016
Housing values are surging. Here are some great ways to take advantage of what the market offers, depending on where you are in life.
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.
Are Financial Robo-Advisers Already Doomed?
Karla Bowsher on June 27, 2016
Robo-advisers are a relatively new concept in investing, but they may already be struggling to survive.
Ask Stacy: How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 17, 2016
Get every dime your employer offers in matching money, or you’re turning down free money. Here’s how to figure out how to get your max match, and why you should contribute even without a match.
2 Cardinal Sins Threaten Your Nest Egg
Karla Bowsher on June 16, 2016
Investors are making two big mistakes that threaten to destroy their hopes of a comfortable retirement.
Ask Stacy: Should I Save More for Retirement or Pay Down My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 13, 2016
Living a debt-free life is important, especially as you approach retirement. But there are worse things than debt.
Is It OK — or Even Legal — to Fire Longtime Employees?
Bob Sullivan on June 2, 2016
A controversial columnist just voiced what many employers were wondering. But is it acceptable?
A Social Security Strategy That Pays Off Big for Couples
Marilyn Lewis on May 25, 2016
Even though Congress put an end to the popular “file and suspend” strategy for collecting Social Security, another approach remains to help many couples supersize their benefits — sometimes gaining tens of thousands of dollars.
Change These 3 Habits and Retire Wealthy
Krystal Steinmetz on May 22, 2016
Some expenses seem small at the moment, but over time drain an astonishing sum of money from your future funds. Stop or cut back, and the results can be dramatic by the time you retire.
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