3 Ways to Make the Most of Working in Retirement
Almost two in five Americans plan to work in retirement, according to a recent Transamerica survey. That might not sound like a retirement at all to you, but for those who have been struggling to save as much as they would like for their future, it could be their only choice. But working in retirement doesn't have to be as tedious as working toward retirement. Try these three techniques to [...]
Pros and Cons of Owning a Second Home in Retirement
With some companies continuing to allow working from home, you may be envisioning yourself tapping away at your laptop from a second home. If so, you're not alone. In fact, according to real estate brokerage firm Redfin, the second home market experienced 128 percent year-over-year growth between March 2020 and March 2021. But the benefits of having a second home can go well beyond giving yourself a change of scenery. It [...]
A Healthy Aging Guide to Strength Training and Stretching at Home
Weight lifting and stretching are useful at any age, but there are specific benefits for older adults. With aging comes concerns about strength, balance, and mobility. But integrating resistance training and stretching into your routine can keep you feeling healthy and strong. Not sure where to start? Read on for a primer on how aging affects your body and how movement can make a difference, plus a full-body workout and [...]
These Social Security Tricks Could Make You Richer in Retirement
You'll probably rely on Social Security to a pretty substantial degree once you retire. Even if you kick off your senior years with ample savings, it pays to get as much money out of Social Security as you can. And these tricks could help you do just that. 1. Delay your filing for a few months You're entitled to your full monthly Social Security benefit based on your earnings history once you reach full [...]
This Is How Your Retirement Fund Can Best Defeat The Ravages Of Inflation
By now, if you’ve been paying attention, you know the many reasons that explain the sudden surge in inflation. What you don’t know—what nobody knows—is whether this surge will sustain itself for the long term or whether it will evaporate just as quickly as it came about.
Refresh Your Finances with a Digital Detox
Smartphone usage increased dramatically during the pandemic as more people lost their jobs, were furloughed, or adhered to stay-at-home orders. While smartphones can provide endless entertainment, they can also be bad news for your budget. In fact, the combined global monthly amount that consumers spent on apps and games peaked in May 2020 at $9.4 billion, a 25 percent gain on the monthly average in 2019. While that’s all fun and [...]