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New Survey: This Is the No. 1 Place to Retire in the Southern U.S.

Whether you're retiring soon or simply planning ahead, new research highlights the best places to retire in the South

I’ve Been a Retirement Planner for 17 Years—Here Are the 18 Biggest Mistakes Most People Make

With these retirement tips, you can make your golden years a lot more golden


The Money Secrets of People Who Retire Early

The FIRE movement can help you figure out how to retire while you're young—and have plenty of money to enjoy...


These Are the Best States to Retire In

These are the best states to retire in if you want to stretch your retirement dollars the furthest


How to Say Grandma and Grandpa in Different Parts of the World

They're loved, no matter what they're called, the world over. Here are some common ways people say "grandma" and "grandpa"...

8 Things That Cost More When You Retire (and 3 Things That Cost Less)

In retirement, 80 percent of your salary is supposed to be enough—but these unexpected expenses can lead you to blow...


15 of the Best Places to Retire Around the World

Dreaming of an ideal spot where you can stretch your Social Security payments? Check out our list of the best...

12 Common Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid in Early Retirement

Don't sabotage a long and happy retirement. See what a financial advisor has to say about avoiding common budgeting mistakes.


Here’s Why You’re Probably Overpaying for Medicine

Does your prescription plan include an expensive “clawback”? Here's why that should worry you.


13 Retirement Facts You Need to Take Seriously

If you pay attention and adapt accordingly, you just might get that retirement you're dreaming of—here are the facts that...


9 Financial Planning Terms You Should Know by the Time You’re 40

If you haven't started thinking about your financial and retirement future and your 40th birthday is creeping up, it's time...

9 Retirees Share Their Biggest Money Mistakes—and What They Would Do Instead

Gone are the days of a solid gold watch and an iron-clad pension. You already know how important saving for...


This Timeline Shows You Exactly How to Save for Retirement

Saving for retirement may be the last thing on most people's minds. But starting early and hitting these milestones will...


10 Ways to Help Elderly Parents Transition to Assisted Living

When a parent enters an assisted living facility, it isn't always the happiest of occasions. But there are several ways...


This Grandma Found the Secret to Staying Close to Her Grandkids—Who Live 800 Miles Away

The tech-savvy grandma will have you rethinking your family reunions, guaranteed.


5 Universal Design Needs for Aging in Place

If you'd like to grow older at home (known as aging in place), you'll need to consider these universal design...

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Senior Living: From 55 Apartments to Retirement Housing

Which senior living scenario is right for your family's needs?


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How to Downsize Your Stuff for a Move

Whittling down a lifetime’s worth of belongings for a move into a smaller home can be a difficult and emotional