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The Ever-Changing Nature of Retirement
If it feels difficult to keep up with the things that change regarding retirement, you’re not alone. Even some very fundamental things about retirement have changed in the last 25…
Should You Speed Up Your Retirement Plans?
Many older workers were pushed into retirement after losing their jobs, and others may have had health concerns. Still, it appears that work-related stress and the emotional toll of the…
Have You Chosen Your Retirement Lifestyle?
We all spend decades working and saving toward the far-off retirement of our dreams. And while we may all have ideas about what we want to do, have you ever…
Tips For Managing an Inheritance
As the beneficiary of an inheritance, you are most likely to be faced with making many important decisions during an emotional time. Short of meeting any required tax or legal…
Is the Medicare Donut Hole Really Closed?
You may have heard that the coverage gap for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage – commonly known as the donut hole – closed in 2020. While it’s true that…
Three Phases of Retirement
Retirement can last 20 to 30 years or more, so it may be helpful to consider it as a series of phases. Here are three phases that you might pass…