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Sneaky Retirement Expenses You Might Not See Coming.
By Bruce Horovitz, Updated January 2025, AARP Travel? Dining Out? Sure. But don't overlook these stealth costs . You might think your big...
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Jan 267 min read
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Oh, Happy Day!
By Mike Adams Since people began charting musical hits, some sixty artists have hit the number-one spot on the Billboard charts before...
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Jan 244 min read
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Perks for Being over 50
I don't know about you, but when I saw this I had a good laugh. Being over 50 does have it perks and benefits...here's just a few of...
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Jul 14, 20242 min read
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Financial Mistakes You May Regret When You're Old
By Donna Fuscaldo, AARP, May 2024 Act now to avoid common money missteps that could haunt you in your later retirement. Americans with...
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May 20, 20246 min read
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9 ways you're blowing retirement savings
By Donna Fuscaldo, AARP, June 2023 If these actions sound familiar, you may want to make some changes. If worrying about running out of...
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Jul 31, 20235 min read
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A Wealth of Benefits to Help our Compass & Clock Readers
For some families, our parents are denying they are getting older. For me, I just turned 61 and I'm wondering how did that happen so...
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Jun 20, 20232 min read
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10 Steps to Take as You Get Ready to Retire
By Donna Fuscaldo, AARP, December 2022 Start planning now for the lifestyle you want and what you’ll need financially to get there. A...
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Dec 26, 20226 min read
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Prepare Yourself for a Long Retirement
We all want to live long lives. We all expect to live long lives. But are we financially prepared for this longevity? Before we get to...
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Aug 9, 20223 min read
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When Can You Choose Retirement?
If you’re like most people, your work has been a central part of your life. So, wouldn’t it be nice to have the flexibility to decide...
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Jul 12, 20222 min read
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Planning a Strategic Path to a Lasting Legacy with First Federal Investment Services
By Whatcom Talk Investing is one of the top methods for developing and maintaining your wealth. Whether you’re just starting your career,...
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Jul 10, 20224 min read
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What Investors can - and can't - control
As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the...
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Apr 23, 20223 min read
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Will Your Money Last As Long As You Do?
We all hope for long, healthy lives. But there’s a serious “side effect” of longevity – the possibility of outliving our money. How can...
marycoupland5
Mar 11, 20223 min read
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Financial Advisors Can Help Reduce Anxiety
The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones. But some people have had far fewer...
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Feb 7, 20222 min read
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What Does Retirement Security Mean to You?
October is National Retirement Security Month. But what does retirement security mean to you? And how can you work toward achieving it?...
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Sep 15, 20213 min read
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Be Conscious of Your Investment Environment
On April 22, we observe Earth Day, an occasion that has inspired millions of people over the decades to take steps to clean up our world....
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Apr 1, 20213 min read
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