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Land of Eire: A Bucket List Trip to Ireland

Category: Bucket Lists

October 7, 2025 — Although about 10% of Americans actually have some Irish heritage, it seems like almost all of us claim it – particularly when St. Patrick’s day comes around. So what better place to visit in retirement than the beautiful island called Ireland. This will cover some of…

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Published on October 6, 2025
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Do You Have This Financial Problem – Not Spending Enough?

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

October 12, 2025 — You probably know some well-off people who live well below their means .- we sure do. At the extreme end these folks won’t buy anything if it’s not on sale. They opt for the cheapest entree at a restaurant. And forget about business class tickets, even…

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Published on October 11, 2025
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What’s New with Medicare in 2026 (And What You Need to Know)

Category: Medicare

Oct. 13, 2025 – f you’re on Medicare (or will be soon), 2026 brings a number of changes you’ll want to watch — especially as you head into the annual Open Enrollment season that starts Oct. 15. Below is a quick rundown of the highlights and what you should keep…

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Published on October 13, 2025
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Stop Worrying, Start Building: A Midlife Guide to Retirement Confidence

Category: Checklists

October 17, 2025 – Are you in your 40s and 50s and feeling stressed about retirement? Join the club – millions of others are feeling the same way. Many people in their 40s or 50s wake up to the realization that retirement isn’t as far away as it once seemed.

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Published on October 16, 2025
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It’s Official – 2026 Social Security COLA Announced

Category: Social Security

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2026. Increased payments to nearly 7.5 million SSI recipients will begin on…

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Published on October 24, 2025
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