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1 in 4 Recent Retirees Would Delay Taking Social Security, If They Could

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

July 20, 2016 — The decision on when to start taking your Social Security retirement benefits is a very personal matter. Our members report a wide range of answers – from “as soon as I can” to “waiting until the maximum age of 70”. This article will give some highlights…

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Published on July 19, 2016
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As Oldest Boomers Turn 70, IRS Says Happy Birthday!

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

July 20, 2016 — The oldest baby boomers, those born in the first post WWII year, are turning 70 this year. To which the IRS is probably saying, “Happy Birthday Boomer”, because the U.S. Treasury is about to get billions in tax presents. That’s about to happen because Required Minimum…

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Published on July 19, 2016
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Survey Results Show Our Members Will Retire Out of State, Weather is a Main Reason

Category: Retirement Planning

July 13, 2016 — If you have been curious about how your plans for retirement stack up with other baby boomers, look no further. This article will let you compare your plans and dreams with the 1200+ community-minded members who responded to our recent “How Much Do You Expect to…

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Published on July 12, 2016
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Survey Results Part 2: Renting is Out and Cash Will Rule

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

July 10, 2016 — This is Part 2 of the results from last week’s “How Much Do You Expect to Receive in Retirement” survey. In this installment we will report on the questions having to do with renting, financing, 55+ design features, and general comments about finding a place to…

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Published on July 9, 2016
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Survey Results Part 1: Topretirements Members Overwhelmingly Plan to Move

Category: Retirement Planning

July 7, 2016 — If you have been curious about how your plans for retirements stack up with other baby boomers, look no further. The almost 1200 community-minded members who responded to last week’s “How Much Do You Expect to Receive in Retirement” survey have answered your question. We will…

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Published on July 7, 2016
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Wise Words About Retirement: A Roundup of All Our Previous Member Surveys

Category: Retirement Planning

June 28, 2016 — As we completed our latest Member survey (Where to Next?) it seemed like an excellent time to provide you with a rundown of all the surveys we’ve done in the past. Frankly, we think they contain an amazing trove of your collective wisdom – not only…

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Published on June 28, 2016
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Small COLA in Offing: Otherwise Sober Report from Social Security Trustees

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

June 23, 2016 — The 2016 report of the independent Trustees of Social Security is out, and the news is nothing to be too happy about. Both Medicare and Social Security will soon be paying out more than they take in. The only small blessing for those currently receiving Social…

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Published on June 23, 2016
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Are You Moving in Retirement – Please Take Our Quick Survey

Category: Retirement Planning

June 22, 2016 — Where will you live in retirement? Will it be in your current home, or something completely new in a very different region? Would you ever consider renting? Please take this quick 10 question, multiple choice survey and let us know. We will use your responses to…

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Published on June 22, 2016
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Best New Tech Products for the 55+ Crowd

Category: Home and Garden

June 22, 2016 — We can all use help in the art of staying youthful for as long as we can. Especially if getting to be 55+ has brought a few physical limitations along with our increased experience. The list of helpful products reviewed recently by NextAvenue.org runs a wide…

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Published on June 22, 2016
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If A Town Has a Great Bookstore – It’s Probably a Wonderful Place to Retire

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

June 22, 2016 — Most everybody has a drop dead requirement for their best place to retire. For book lovers, that can mean living in a town where there is an interesting bookstore. Sure you can buy books online at Amazon, but for many there is no substitute for being…

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Published on June 21, 2016
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