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MONEY

5 Money Moves to Make if You've Been Slacking on Savings

If your retirement savings took a hit this year, these 5 tips are for you—it’s not too late to get back on track.

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COVID-19

Hopping On The Wave Of Pandemic Minimalism

Out of desire or necessity, many older adults have turned quarantine into an opportunity for scaling back spending and cleaning out the closets. Minimalism has long been a popular strategy for an earlier, healthier retirement—but now, many have found it is more worthwhile than ever.

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MONEY

Top 10 Reasons Seniors Are Benefiting From The Modern Economy

The U. S. economy made history in 2019 by sustaining the longest expansion period on record. While the benefits of this prosperity have impacted all different groups and demographics, the benefits to our American senior population in particular are considerable. Here are several ways U.S. economic growth is enabling citizens over 55 to drive even greater economic success. 

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MONEY

The Many Faces of Elder Financial Abuse—And How To Prevent It

Elder financial abuse is staggeringly prevalent. Benchmark Senior Living convened a panel that shared cautionary tales in addition to providing guidance to help you take steps to prevent it.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Filing for Social Security Retirement Benefits

It’s tempting to begin claiming Social Security benefits at the earliest opportunity — age 62 — and many Americans do just that. But is it wise? 

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JOBS

Employers Can Assure Retirement For Just a Few Bucks

With slow wage growth, Americans' retirement prospects are looking grim—but what if just a few dollars an hour were the answer to the country's leisure woes?

LIVING

The Biggest Threat To Your Retirement Is...Your Kids?!

This assistance often starts small and take many forms: cell phone expenses, groceries, and car payments, but can quickly balloon to much more costly expenditures that threaten your financial well-being.

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MONEY

Investing in the Longevity Economy

Stocks to consider based on the inexorable growth in the number of older adults. Serving the needs of older adults is turning into big business. Here are a few industries and companies to watch. We welcome your ideas too.

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LIVING

Reboot, Rewire or Retire? Personal Experiences With Phased Retirement

This article provides insights from my personal experience and that of friends, and people I have talked with about our retirements and about what has made retirement work well for us.

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