Senior Living Blog
The US economy needs seniors to work longer. Here’s how to make that happen
Increasingly, people are working past retirement age. That’s a good thing for the US economy, as long as employers are able to make it easier and more fulfilling for them to get jobs. Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org
June 5, 2018
Retirement Expenses Most People Underestimate
When we think about retirement, many of us are wired to assume that our costs will naturally drop as a result of no longer working. But we may be overestimating the extent to which that might happen. While it’s true that some expenses, like commuting, go down in retirement, others are, in fact, likely to climb. Here […]
August 14, 2017
5 Things You Should Know About Social Security
If you’re a long way from retirement, knowing the ins and outs of Social Security might not seem particularly important. However, your Social Security benefits should play a key part in your retirement planning process — and you can’t factor in your Social Security benefits if you don’t understand how they work. The result will […]
July 19, 2017
Social Security: When Should You File?
Are you better off filing for Social Security benefits as soon as you hit age 62, waiting until full retirement age, or holding off even longer? Choosing the right time to file can help maximize the benefits you receive.
May 15, 2017
Social Security Disability Benefits: What You Need To Know
Many people plan for their future by investing money in the stock market, paying off their home and mapping out the travel and adventure they will experience in retirement. Yet, few people plan for the possibility of becoming disabled and unable to work. Studies show one in four of today’s 20-years-olds will become disabled before […]
March 30, 2017
Retirement Stats Every Baby Boomer Should Know
Worried about retirement? You’re not alone. A large number of workers nearing the end of their careers are learning the hard way that retirement is expensive and that most older Americans simply aren’t prepared. If you’re thinking of retiring in the not-so-distant future, here are a few facts you should be aware of.
March 28, 2017
Potential Social Security Compromises Donald Trump Could Make as President
Social Security plays a major role in ensuring the financial well-being of our nation’s retired workforce. The latest survey from national pollster Gallup found that almost 60% of all seniors rely on their Social Security checks to be a “major” contributor of their monthly income, while another 28% expect their benefits check to be a […]
March 13, 2017
Retirement Spotlight—Portland, Oregon
Portland has long had a reputation as one of the hippest cities in the United States. In recent decades Portland has attracted many young professionals and people looking for a vibrant yet laid-back city with spectacular scenery, a cosmopolitan feel, and almost unparalleled diversity.
March 27, 2013
Retirement Spotlight—Albuquerque, New Mexico
Do you remember what Bugs Bunny used to say every time he popped up out of the ground in a location he hadn’t planned to visit?
March 20, 2013
Spotlight on The Villages, Florida
Nowadays you can find retirement communities of some sort in just about every city in the USA.
March 12, 2013