Archive for August, 2009

Will You Run Out of Money in Retirement?

Posted in Retirement | Monday, August 31st, 2009

Most likely, our greatest fear as we are nearing or in retirement can be stated in 8 simple words: “Will I run out of money in retirement?” I can see the wrinkled nose and sweaty palms start to kick in as the stress levels rise after someone asks that question.
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Make Life Easier by Residing in an Assisted Living Home

Posted in Elder Care | Monday, August 31st, 2009

The benefits of an assisted lifestyle are discussed. You can live this way if you choose to reside in an assisted living home.
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Pension Sticker Shock - Don't Show Me the Money

Posted in Retirement | Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Sticker shock when you realize you’re pension-eligible? Learn how to recognize the five stages of receiving a pension.
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Living a Dream - Life on the Water Full Time, Part One

Posted in Retirement | Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Many men, and some women, have a fantasy about full-time boat living and the carefree existence it promises. The author and his wife lived aboard for ten years and knows what’s true and what’s not. If you think living on $500 a month is just a fantasy read on.
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Retirement Planning - Start Early & Enjoy Financial Independence

Posted in Retirement | Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Everyone retires one day so the earlier you start your retirement planning, the better for your future. It really does not matter whether you would be retiring in the next 5 years or the next 20, start planning now. That would definitely improve your financial future.
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Thrifty Retirement - Retire on The Cheap

Posted in Retirement | Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Retirement? The statistics are bleak. IRA’s and 401k’s have collapsed. Home equity has shrunk. Jobs have evaporated. For many, the American Dream seems to have vanished.
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How Do I Start Saving For Retirement?

Posted in Retirement | Friday, August 28th, 2009

There are many options when it comes to saving for retirement. It is recommended that you arrange the funds to sustain you through your retirement years while you are still young. For one thing you will be able to save more so you will get more money to live off of when you do stop [...]

Thrifty Retirement - Turn Clutter Into Cash

Posted in Retirement | Friday, August 28th, 2009

Many of you consider downsizing when you retire. You’re now empty nesters and you no longer need the large home you raised your family in, so you’re thinking about buying something smaller. If you’re not ready to leave your current home, think about downsizing right where you are by reducing your clutter.
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Pulling Into My New Spot

Posted in Elder Care | Friday, August 28th, 2009

Many people hope and pray that somehow the period of time where they’ll need care and possibly lose independence will be short-lived and painless, and they are too frightened to think about this period of time, nonetheless plan for it-so they don’t. Then, what they are most afraid of happens to them. [...]

Watch Those Beneficiary Designations

Posted in Retirement | Thursday, August 27th, 2009

We all want to live a long and productive life, with our retirement account landing at zero as we take our final breath. But of course it rarely works out that way. So when was the last time you reviewed and updated the beneficiary designations of your 401(k), 403(b), or IRA?
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