Retirement
Your Will Doesn’t Control Your 401(k). This Form Does.
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 21, 2026
The paperwork you signed once and never looked at again outranks the will you paid a lawyer to write. A CPA on how to check yours.
Americans Aged 55-59 Average $260,800 in Their 401(k)s. Fidelity Says They Need 10 Times Their Income to Retire at 67. How Realistic Is That for You?
Kendall Blythe on September 21, 2026
Maybe it’s time to stop measuring your retirement against everyone else’s.
What You Need to Do Now to Retire Comfortably Later
Robin Hartill (The Penny Hoarder) on September 18, 2026
You know it’s smart to save for retirement now. Here’s how to put a plan into action, from your twenties through your sixties.
How a Brutal Minnesota Wind Chill Saved Our Dream Retirement in Portugal
Jeff and Joch Woodruff on September 18, 2026
Your ideal life overseas is waiting for you — just don’t get in your own way.
‘It Didn’t Take Me Long to Lose Money in the Markets.’ Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Learned the Hard Way.
Kendall Blythe on September 16, 2026
If you feel confident about an investment, find someone who disagrees with you.
5 Reasons to Include Gold in Your Retirement Strategy (and 1 Reason to Be Careful)
Kendall Blythe on September 16, 2026
Rulers, governments and individuals have invested in gold for millennia. Should it play a role in your retirement portfolio?
18 Free or Cheap Activities for Seniors on a Tight Budget
Brynne Conroy (The Penny Hoarder) on September 15, 2026
Make great connections in your community with these activities — without spending much money.
7 Mistakes Guaranteed to Ruin Your Retirement
Maryalene LaPonsie on September 15, 2026
Make even one of these financial errors, and you might end up eating ramen noodles in your golden years.
Where Should You Retire? Here Are 11 Factors to Consider Before Relocating
Kathleen Coxwell on September 14, 2026
How you live is just as important as where you spend your golden years. Here’s what to consider.
Your Long-Term Care Premium Just Jumped 60%? Don’t Cancel, Do This Instead
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 14, 2026
Stop paying and you forfeit every dollar you’ve put in. Five options keep your coverage and your money.
Wealthy but Broke: It May Be Time to Put Your Home Equity to Work
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
The relief of a paid-off home fades fast on a fixed income.
Claiming Social Security at 62 Is Often a Mistake — Except in These 5 Situations
Miranda Marquit on September 14, 2026
Experts often recommend postponing claiming as long as you can. But there are situations in which you should claim sooner.
17 Cheap (or Free) Things to Do in Retirement
Donna Freedman on September 11, 2026
It’s time to live a little. These activities keep you active and engaged without breaking the bank.
I’m 71: Stop Making These 10 Dumb Aging Mistakes Before It’s Too Late
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 11, 2026
Getting older is inevitable, but making these common, preventable errors will guarantee your later years are miserable and expensive.
Why You Make Bad Money Choices — and 11 Ways to Finally Stop
Kathleen Coxwell on September 10, 2026
Start making better choices by cutting this out.
How Much American Workers Think They Need to Retire — and Their Actual Savings
Chris Kissell on September 10, 2026
Workers in the U.S. have firm ideas about how much money they’ll need to retire — but that doesn’t mean they’re any closer to their goals.
7 Unexpected Harsh Realities of Retirement — According to Everyday Americans
Gillian Manning on September 9, 2026
You planned your finances perfectly, but did you prepare for the unexpected emotional hurdles?
Here’s Where America’s Seniors Can Go to College for Free (or Cheap) in Every State
Catherine Hiles (The Penny Hoarder) on September 9, 2026
You’re never too old to learn, and colleges and universities in every state and the District of Columbia will let you do it for free.
Can I Save My Social Security Benefits in an IRA?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on September 9, 2026
The IRS’ definition of “earned income” is tricky. Here’s what retirees should know.
Retired and Pulling From an IRA? The IRS Wants a Check by Tuesday, or the Meter Starts Running at 7%
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 9, 2026
Your paycheck stopped, and so did your withholding. Sept. 15 is when the IRS notices. Here’s the fix.
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