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Taking your lumps in retirement
The CFPB says, "When employees choose a lump-sum payout instead of a monthly pension payment, the responsibility for managing and investing the pension money shifts from the employer to the employee.
2 min read Jan 22, 2016
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Aging in place, with benefits
A variant of aging in place is called a naturally occurring retirement community.
2 min read Dec 08, 2015
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Is a retirement community for you?
Seniors are likely to make one or more moves in retirement, and the decisions about these moves can be fairly complex.
1 min read Dec 04, 2015
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2 critical retirement questions to ask senior parents
As your parents age, probe for answers to these big housing and health care questions.
2 min read Nov 25, 2015
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Visiting parents over the holidays
Holidays are a good time to check in on elderly parents and see how they’re doing mentally, physically and emotionally.
2 min read Nov 24, 2015
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Wearable technology can be stylish — and save your life
Tech companies have designed snazzy products that track health data and keep you safe.
6 min read Nov 24, 2015
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The trouble (and cost) of downsizing
If you choose to downsize, you have to decide what to do with all the things that won’t fit in your new home.
1 min read Oct 22, 2015
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Gender inequality for retired women
Women spend 14 years out of the workforce as primary caregivers with losses to defined benefit contributions, and years with no Social Security earnings.
2 min read Oct 16, 2015
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5 ways seniors can prepare for a doctor’s appointment
Make your doctor’s visit more than sticking out your tongue and saying ‘aah.’ Here’s how.
4 min read Oct 16, 2015
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A guide to keeping your brain in shape
Psychologists Henry Emmons and David Alter identify 9 keys for staying sharp and having a youthful brain.
3 min read Oct 14, 2015
