Retirement
5 Tips For Making Semi-Retirement Work
Semi-retirement can offer important financial and lifestyle advantages to people in their 50s, 60s, and early 70s. By not quitting work completely, you can use…
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Why Increased Longevity Means You Need To Rethink Your Retirement
It’s no secret that many people today are living longer compared to previous generations, extending their retirement years well into…
5 New Years’ Resolutions For Retirees
It’s always a good idea to revisit your retirement plans to see how you can make changes that can help…
Last-Minute Gift (For A Lifetime) Idea: A Child IRA For Your Kids Or Grandkids
The gift-giving season is upon us, and if you’re like many, you’ll be looking for a last-minute gift that isn’t…
Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirements Reinstated: Act Now
Overview The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements have been reinstated and most filings will now be due January 13,…
The Little-Known Stealth Tax That Bites Retirees And Near-Retirees
There’s a Stealth Tax retirees and near-retirees often don’t know about until they inadvertently trigger it, costing them a lot…
GOP Budget Squabble Puts The Older Americans Act At Risk
The Older Americans Act, the umbrella federal law that includes programs such as Meals on Wheels, senior transportation, information services,…
Why You May Need To Rethink Your Retirement, Work, And Spending
Most workers approaching their retirement years haven’t saved enough money to retire full time at age 65 and continue their…
New Proposal Would Require Insurance Agents To Disclose More About Medicare Advantage Plans
The ability to switch Medicare plans isn’t as available as many beneficiaries are told or believe, and the Centers for…
How To Handle Manipulative Aging Parents: Guilt, Money, And Power
Helping aging parents can be a difficult journey as they age. Some elders are relatively simple, though always work, while…
What Do Family Caregivers Really Want? Cash.
Ask family caregivers what sort of government support they want and their answer is clear: They want upfront cash. Not…
How Older Workers Can Overcome A Stalled Career And Stay Ahead
By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Next Avenue Mary has worked in marketing at a major health care organization that is committed to…
Americans Value Digital Assets At $191,516, But Awareness Still Lags
People often associate the entire realm of digital assets with Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, but digital assets are much more than…
Retired? Time To Put Your Wisdom To Work
Throughout history, elders in cultures around the world were the ones who were responsible to think about the future, pass…
A Book—And A Mental Model—For A Happier, Healthier, Wealthier New Year
Recently, I had the privilege and pleasure of meeting with Dr. Daniel Crosby, the author of several great books, including…
IRA Tragedies: 4 Cases Show The Pain Caused By Overlooking Simple Details
Many people are surprised and shocked when they learn what happens when retirement account owners neglect simple details about the…
Make Your Gifts Count For More By Having A Giving Plan
Charitable giving often isincluded in financial and estate plans, and this is the time of year when there’s an increased…
Medicare Advantage Plans Have Two Caps
Last month, I was talking with a friend about his Medicare Advantage plan for 2025. He will begin taking a…
Caring For Aging Parents With Alzheimer’s Disease? How AI Can Help
Alzheimer’s disease impacts nearly 7 million Americans today, and over 11 million family caregivers shoulder the responsibility of caring for…