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How To Prepare To Downsize After Retirement

The decision to downsize after retirement is fraught with emotion, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Arranging goals, setting a budget, and decluttering your possessions can help you improve your finances and minimize stress. Learn how to prepare to downsize after retirement. Assess Your Needs Your goals change once…

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4 Essential Tips for Preparing a Living Trust

There are many ways that seniors can give themselves some peace of mind through estate planning, but crafting a living trust is one of the most effective. This step ensures your assets are properly managed and that your loved ones are appropriately provided for. However, navigating the living trust process…

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Understanding the Importance of Retirement Planning

Retirement is a phase of life that many of us look forward to with great anticipation. It’s a time when we can finally kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of our labor. However, to ensure a comfortable and worry-free retirement, it’s crucial to plan ahead. In this blog, we’ll…

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60% of Americans Aren’t Saving for Retirement—Here’s Where to Begin

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, securing a comfortable and worry-free retirement has become increasingly important. Financial experts consistently stress the significance of planning and saving for retirement, as it directly impacts one’s future financial stability. Unfortunately, a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet has…

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When Is It a Good Idea to Transfer Your Pension?

Pension transfers can be a complex decision, and it’s crucial to understand the implications and potential benefits before moving forward. In some cases, transferring your pension can provide greater flexibility, lower fees, or better investment options. In other instances, it may not be the best choice. In this blog, we’ll…

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Mortgage Options for Seniors

More than 15 million Americans aged 65 and older are insecure about their financial stability. To simplify their lives in retirement, many seniors downsize or use the equity in their homes to do so. If your financial situation and credit score meet the lender’s standards, you might be able to…

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Ways Retirees Can Keep Themselves Financially Secure

Retiring means finally getting out of the workforce and enjoying the fruits of your labor. However, those who retire no longer have access to their primary income stream. While you can fall back on your retirement savings, these funds are rather limited and can only be used so much. In…

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Divorce Is on the Rise among Seniors

It’s no surprise that divorce rates in the United States are on the rise, but what may come as a surprise is that older adults are also increasingly seeking to end their marriages. The divorce rate among people aged 50 and over has doubled since the 1990s. This trend’ known…

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Managing Money in Retirement

Retirement is a long-awaited and exciting moment. This is an opportunity to exhale, relax and be alone with yourself, your loved ones, and all those activities for which there was not enough time. However, with retirement, we can’t forget about everyday chores like utility bills, grocery shopping, and more. This…

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Six Simple Steps to Prepare for Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Retirement is a time in life when most of us look forward to enjoying the fruits of our labor, taking a break from work, and having more time to relax and enjoy life. But, the reality of retirement is that many financial considerations need to be considered to enjoy those…

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