If you’re looking for a way to earn money in retirement, you may want to check out Chris Guillebeau’s newest book, 100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job. It’s a terrific read that tells the stories of “… Continue reading
For people nearing retirement or in retirement, every dollar counts and planning ahead is paramount. That’s especially true for taxes. Now that 2018 tax returns are behind us, this is an opportune time to look for 2019 tax savings strategies for reti… Continue reading
Finding a country or area where things are inexpensive isn’t necessarily about saving money. It’s about going somewhere your money will go further. Somewhere the cost of living is less than the United States but offers similar services and amenities. A… Continue reading
The first time Mary Hickey, 53, and her husband, Joe, 59, looked at a home in Sun City Peachtree, a development in Griffin, Ga., in early 2016, they didn’t realize it was an age-restricted community. But the more the accountant and human resources mana… Continue reading
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a rule to protect investors from bad brokers. The “Regulation Best Interest” (or BI) is the SEC’s answer to the Obama administration’s planned “fiduciary rule,” which the Trump administrat… Continue reading
After retiring, the chance to stay in the home where you’ve built up memories and grown comfortable may sound perfect. But to age in place well, you may need to do some renovations. The question is: Which ones are worth the cost? “If you plan on aging … Continue reading
(This article previously appeared on MarketWatch.com.) Louise Rausa, 72, lived in world-class cities including Paris and New York, and she spent part of her adulthood in co-housing communities in the western United States where residents shared a kitch… Continue reading
PART OF THE VITALITY ARTS SPECIAL REPORT New York City dancer and filmmaker Gabri Christa was intent on fully capturing the story of her mother Magdalena before dementia caused the beautiful moments of her mom’s life, along with some of its sadness, to… Continue reading
(This article previously appeared on MarketWatch.com.) Google recently unveiled the 10 questions Americans ask most about retirement. The question Americans ask the search engine mos: “How much do I need to retire?” Here’s the full list: 10 most-asked … Continue reading
There are many perks to being self-employed — flexible hours, the possibility of working from home and, of course, being your own boss. But one major downfall that has historically burdened solopreneurs is the lack of access to traditional employer-spo… Continue reading