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24 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco
Retirement is a time for many to pinch pennies on everyday expenses. This might help explain why retirees are so fond of Costco, the...

RetirementGuy
Aug 12, 20211 min read


Nearing 65? Here are 5 common Medicare questions
You are turning 65 soon and need to sign up for Medicare. But where do you begin? You have been receiving countless pieces of mail from...

RetirementGuy
Aug 12, 20213 min read


Retired and returning to work: How the extra income could collide with other financial consideration
Sometimes, older Americans discover that retirement just isn't a good fit. Whether due to needing more income or wanting personal...

RetirementGuy
Aug 5, 20211 min read


10 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Florida
Heading South has always been a key to your retirement plan. If Florida is part of the plan, we offer up a few tips to help you find your...

RetirementGuy
Aug 5, 20211 min read


33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act raised the federal estate tax exemption considerably. Before the tax reform law, it was $5.49 million per...

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Aug 5, 20211 min read


How To Know If Your Retirement Savings Are On Track
As you save for retirement, it's beneficial to know how much to save and whether you're on the right track. Everyone's situation is...

RetirementGuy
Jul 29, 20211 min read


The 10 Most Enjoyable Jobs for Older Workers
Older workers who are age 50 to 65 aren't so different from their younger counterparts. Flexible schedules and meaningful work are...

RetirementGuy
Jul 29, 20211 min read


How Long Before the Fed Changes Its Course?
Quantitative easing and short-term rates near zero could be ending soon Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell seems to have capitulated on...

RetirementGuy
Jul 29, 20213 min read


A quarter of 65-year-old Americans will have ‘severe need’ for long-term care
Only one-fifth of 65-year-old Americans won’t need long-term care services. Everyone else can expect to require some level of it — and...

RetirementGuy
Jul 15, 20211 min read


The one retirement risk you're probably not preparing for? Depression
When you spend the majority of your adult life working, retirement may seem like it can't come soon enough. Essentially a decades-long...

RetirementGuy
Jul 15, 20211 min read


8 Retirement Distribution Strategies That Will Make Your Money Last
Saving money for retirement is only part of ensuring a financially secure future. The other half involves making smart decisions about...

RetirementGuy
Jul 15, 20211 min read


What Is a 1031 Exchange?
For many real estate investors, a 1031 exchange is the key way to avoid taxes when you sell a rental property or other qualifying real...

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Jul 8, 20211 min read


Who Qualifies for a Widow’s Pension?
Surviving spouses are not the only ones who can qualify for a widow’s pension under the Social Security Act of 1935. When we dig down...

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Jul 8, 20211 min read


Top 10 Retirement Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Happiness
The ultimate goal in your retirement is to be happier. Ideally, you’ll spend your days in a happier state because you’ll be doing the...

RetirementGuy
Jul 8, 20211 min read


10 Important Ages for Retirement Planning
Each type of retirement benefit has a different eligibility age. Your age plays a big role in how much you can expect to receive from...

RetirementGuy
Jul 1, 20211 min read


12 Best Personal Finance Courses
If you want to learn how to make smart financial decisions, save more and eliminate debt, you're in luck. Today, there are plenty of...

RetirementGuy
Jul 1, 20211 min read


Inflation Varies According to Your Age & Spending
What will inflation be in the coming years? The real answer is that it varies according to your age and spending patterns. Inflation...

RetirementGuy
Jul 1, 20213 min read


Here are the 7 biggest investing mistakes you want to avoid, according to financial experts
It’s no secret that the pandemic brought a wave of new investors eager to give a shot at playing the market. In fact, a Charles Schwab...

RetirementGuy
Jun 24, 20211 min read
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