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Turning 66 This Year? Time Running Out for Social Security’s Restricted Benefit

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

May 4, 2019 — Were you born before Jan. 2, 1954? Are you married? Not already claiming a Social Security retirement benefit? If you answered yes to all of these questions, time is running out on a very valuable Social Security claiming strategy, the Restricted Benefit option. In brief,…

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Published on May 4, 2019
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America’s Most Expensive Places to Retire

Category: Active adult communities

May 8, 2019 — Chances are you aren’t looking for the most expensive place to retire. Most people are looking for the opposite, a 55+ or active community where they can retire and stretch their savings and social security into a comfortable retirement. But just for fun, here’s a look…

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Published on May 6, 2019
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Strong 55+ Housing Market Continues

Category: Retirement Real Estate

May 11, 2019 — The National Association of Home Buyers (NAHB) reports that the market continues to be strong for 55+ homebuyers and renters. While many baby boomers will not be moving soon, there is a significant segment that is seeking a change in their living arrangements. “Overall, demand for…

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Published on May 10, 2019
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Warning to Men: Retirement Can Be Hazardous to Your Health

Category: Health and Wellness Issues

May 14, 2019 — The government isn’t quite ready to slap warning signs on retirement contracts like it did on cigarette packages, but maybe it should. The Wall St. Journal recently reported on several studies showing that delaying retirement can improve your longevity. While most people look forward to pursuing…

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Published on May 13, 2019
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10 Best Places to Retire for Active Boomers

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

May 21, 2019 — Possibly you are one of those baby boomers who can’t wait to retire and do all the things that your job wouldn’t let you do. If so, here is our list of 10 great places to retire where you can go, go, go from dawn to…

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Published on May 20, 2019
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House Passes SECURE Act 2019: Bill Would Make Big Changes to 401(k) Plans

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

Updated Dec. 22, 2019 – The SECURE Act was passed by both houses and signed by the President. See: SECURE Act on 401(k)s and IRAs Signed into Law. May 25, 2019 — The Democratic lead House of Representatives passed a bill this week, the Secure Act of 2019,…

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Published on May 24, 2019
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