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When Only One Spouse Retires
Making Your Money Last Retirement in any form can upend a couple’s relationship, but when both spouses used to work full-time and only one retires, that reconfiguration raises its own challenges and benefits.
By Alina Tugend • Published
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Planning to Sell Your Home in Retirement? Downsize Costs Along With Space
Budgeting In this hot real estate market, consider the costs of buying and selling a house along with the expenses associated with your new digs.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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Oops! A Surprising Factor Retirees Forget to Plan for
happy retirement Your retirement plan probably has a gaping hole in it, one you may fail to spot even though it’s an obvious fact of life that impacts everyone. This issue can cause big problems, but luckily, it’s also fixable.
By Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser • Published
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Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
Budgeting A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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Things to Do When Retired and Bored
happy retirement Here are 12 ways to prepare now for retirement so that you’ll be happy, active, fulfilled and never, ever bored.
By Jacob Schroeder, Manager of Investor Education • Published
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The Ways Pets Improve Our Retirement Well-Being
Empty Nesters Getting pet-friendly when you leave the work world may give you a healthy boost.
By Harriet Edleson • Published
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9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
retirement These important time management techniques will help destress your life as you get busier -- yes, busier -- in your golden years.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis • Published
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7 Must-Listen Retirement Podcasts That Aren’t About Money
happy retirement Staying physically and mentally engaged in retirement is just as important as how much cash you have in the bank. Here are some of my favorite podcasts to entertain and enlighten.
By Taylor Schulte, CFP • Published
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Fulfilling Ways to Spend Your Time in Retirement
Healthy Living on a Budget Human creativity is unlimited: Just look at the activities retirees find to fill their days.
By Janet Bodnar • Published