Senior Living

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Senior Living Basics

What is an annuity?

Bankrate explores what annuities are, how they work and who they can benefit.

7 min read

Bad habits for retirement goals

Avoid these 7 bad habits when saving for retirement.

3 min read

Social Security survivors benefits

Find out how your partner’s retirement benefits could change if she or he outlives you.

3 min read

SIMPLE 401(k) plans explained

Work at a small business? You may be able to boost your retirement savings with a SIMPLE 401(k).

5 min read

Latest Articles

Can you afford The Villages?

Moving to The Villages, the fastest-growing retirement community in the U.S., requires a healthy retirement income.

2 min read Oct 23, 2019
Survey: 36 percent not saving for retirement

Bankrate’s survey finds an alarming lack of savings among Americans.

3 min read Oct 27, 2023
Waive 60-day IRA rollover requirement?

It’s not easy, but you can apply to the IRS for a waiver of the 60-day IRA rollover rule.

3 min read Oct 23, 2019
Can’t avoid tax on early 401(k) pay

A 401(k) hardship withdrawal will nick you twice — once in taxes, and again in a penalty fee.

1 min read Feb 05, 2021