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3 Exciting Havens Where You Can Retire In Style From $1,200 A Month
In Penang, Malaysia, you can live like royalty on a monthly budget of $2,500. gettyFor most people thinking about retirement, either at home or overseas, budget is a key factor. In my more than 30 years of traversing the globe scouting out…
Retirement Planning Is More Than Financial Planning
Planning for a fulfilling retirement is more than crunching the numbers.Laura HawkThe retirement planning industry is going through a quiet revolution that could be easy for you to miss. After all, a quick scan of today’s headlines paints a…
Warn Aging Parents Now About Fake Package Shipping Scams
It’s that time of year when online shopping increases as families buy their holiday gifts online. Shipping of items ordered usually goes smoothly but sometimes glitches happen. That’s exactly what scammers know and try to use to their…
3 Exotic Havens Where You Can Retire In Style From $1,200 A Month
In Penang, Malaysia, you can live like royalty on a monthly budget of $2,500. gettyFor most people thinking about retirement, either at home or overseas, budget is a key factor. In my more than 30 years of traversing the globe scouting out…
Creative Strategies To Retire At Age 50
If you can't afford to fully retire, look for ways to feel retired. gettyMany workers reach middle age feeling burned out by the daily grind, and they fantasize about chucking it all and retiring at an early age. The trouble is, for most…
It’s A Good Time To Address America’s Retirement Challenge
A retiree looks out the window of her room.Getty ImagesRecent articles have noted the excellent economic statistics we are seeing today, many of which are the best in a generation. A recent Atlantic article by Annie Lowry reports: The labor…
The Case Of The Evil Yoga Teacher For An Aging Parent
This is a real case and the facts are as reported to us by the wife of an elder and her daughters.Wife is 82 and her husband is 81. They have amassed significant wealth, though the husband was always in charge of managing it. But a few…
It Is A Good Time To Address America’s Retirement Challenge
A retiree looks out the window of her room.Getty ImagesRecent articles have noted the excellent economic statistics we are seeing today, many of which are the best in a generation. The labor market is flourishing, and not just for rich…
How To Beat High Interest Rates By Borrowing From The Bank Of Grandma
With affluent Baby Boomers sitting on loads of cash, intrafamily loans can be a win-win, so long as you pay attention to the tax rules and the paperwork.By Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff
Ever since the Federal Reserve started fighting…
Social Security – Beware The Annual Earnings Limitation
gettyThe earliest most people can apply for Social Security benefits is 62. You can apply for survivor benefits at age 60 and not married. Whenever you apply for Social Security benefits before your full retirement age, those benefits are…