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New Survey: This Is the No. 1 Place to Retire in the Southern U.S.
Whether you're retiring soon or simply planning ahead, new research highlights the best places to retire in the South
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I’ve Been a Retirement Planner for 17 Years—Here Are the 18 Biggest Mistakes Most People Make
With these retirement tips, you can make your golden years a lot more golden
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The Money Secrets of People Who Retire Early
The FIRE movement can help you figure out how to retire while you're young—and have plenty of money to enjoy...
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These Are the Best States to Retire In
These are the best states to retire in if you want to stretch your retirement dollars the furthest
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How to Say Grandma and Grandpa in Different Parts of the World
They're loved, no matter what they're called, the world over. Here are some common ways people say "grandma" and "grandpa"...
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8 Things That Cost More When You Retire (and 3 Things That Cost Less)
In retirement, 80 percent of your salary is supposed to be enough—but these unexpected expenses can lead you to blow...
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15 of the Best Places to Retire Around the World
Dreaming of an ideal spot where you can stretch your Social Security payments? Check out our list of the best...
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12 Common Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid in Early Retirement
Don't sabotage a long and happy retirement. See what a financial advisor has to say about avoiding common budgeting mistakes.
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13 Retirement Facts You Need to Take Seriously
If you pay attention and adapt accordingly, you just might get that retirement you're dreaming of—here are the facts that...
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9 Financial Planning Terms You Should Know by the Time You’re 40
If you haven't started thinking about your financial and retirement future and your 40th birthday is creeping up, it's time...
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10 Ways to Help Elderly Parents Transition to Assisted Living
When a parent enters an assisted living facility, it isn't always the happiest of occasions. But there are several ways...
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5 Universal Design Needs for Aging in Place
If you'd like to grow older at home (known as aging in place), you'll need to consider these universal design...
How to Downsize Your Stuff for a Move
Whittling down a lifetime’s worth of belongings for a move into a smaller home can be a difficult and emotional