Losing a job is never easy—but it can be particularly overwhelming in your 50s or 60s. At that stage, many individuals are juggling significant financial commitments such as mortgage payments, supporting children in college, or assisting aging relatives. And landing a new role with comparable pay and benefits can be tough. As layoffs continue to […]
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Most Americans said they were more afraid of running out of money in retirement than of dying. This is an eye-opening finding from a new study conducted by Allianz Life, which discovered that economic uncertainty is causing widespread concern among people approaching or in retirement. According to the study, 64% of respondents are more concerned
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People\’s goals tend to align as they get older. They want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, maintain their independence, and only seek assistance from family and friends when absolutely necessary. Aging in place refers to the practice of remaining in one\’s own home throughout the aging process. However, successful
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Medicare benefits start at age is 65, but you can begin receiving benefits years before that. You can benefit from senior discounts if you sign up for an AARP or AMAC membership when you turn 50. The minimum age requirements for other discounts vary by company or locale and may be between 50 and 65
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This year will see a record number of Baby Boomers reach the traditional retirement age. All of them will be at least 65 by 2030. However, this poses a financial challenge since fewer taxable workers eventually translate into less funding for Social Security. There will be a serious crisis if Congress does not take action.
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One common concern among retirees is that they may outlive their retirement funds. As a result, many people are scared to spend their retirement funds. It\’s not surprising, given how ill-prepared many Americans are for retirement. Professionals in the financial services industry frequently say exactly that. It\’s not surprising that many retirees are hesitant to
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Withdrawing an extra $10,000 from your savings for a new roof may not seem like a big deal at the time. But, costs add up, and plans for covering future costs may be disrupted. Every little bit counts in retirement, so you should have a detailed budget that covers as many potential problems as possible.
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Members of Generation X will begin turning 60 this year. Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) is a diverse generation, with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds. However, they all confront a few common retirement income difficulties. If you are a member of Generation X who is about to retire, here are a few
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An increasing number of retirement plan accounts have been left behind, and then forgotten, when workers change jobs. Thankfully, a new federal database should help you more easily track down your lost retirement account from a previous employer. There were over 24.3 million forgotten 401(k) plan accounts, worth around $1.35 trillion combined, as of May
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During the holidays, you could experience more stress and busyness, particularly if you have flights planned for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Whether you\’re traveling within the US to see family or friends or visiting Christmas markets in Europe, the following holiday travel advice may make your trip overseas go more easily. We\’ll discuss some lesser-known holiday
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