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5 MORE Thrifty Tips For Inexpensive Retirement Living

As we enter into retirement, budgeting becomes a near necessity. Check out these 5 tips for inexpensive retirement living!

15 Money-Saving Challenges for Retirees to Try

Saving money doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Here are FIFTEEN money-saving challenges for you to try today.

Retirement 101: Common Financial Goals, Worries, and Solutions

Today, I attended a two-hour workshop called “Retirement 101.” As with any presentation, you always get some good ideas and reminders on some things you may have forgotten. Here are a few of those.

How Seniors Can Protect Themselves from Cybercrimes

Unfortunately, cybercrimes against seniors continue to be a big problem in the U.S. According to the FBI 2022 Elder Fraud Report, cybercrime cost Americans over age 60 more than $3 billion last year, a whopping 84 percent increase from 2021.

How to Help Seniors Recognize Fake News, Misinformation, and Propaganda

Unfortunately, digital misinformation is not uncommon. Here are some resources to help you separate facts from fiction.

Do I Have Enough to Retire? There’s a Better Question

“Do I have enough to retire?” is one of the most-common questions posed in the retirement planning world. Many people are looking for that magical number for their nest egg to reach before pulling the trigger. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will not only explain a better question to pose, but he will also give you two important steps regarding your money you need to consider while answering the question, “Do I have enough to retire?”

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8 Things You Should Know About Your Senior Parent’s Finances

Have you ever considered what you would do if you had to manage your parent’s finances suddenly? It’s a situation that many adult children find themselves in when a senior parent becomes ill or incapacitated and can no longer handle their fiscal obligations.

What Retirement Lifestyle Fits You the Best?

It’s best to envision early how you wish your retirement years to go. Doing so will enable you to make adequate preparations while you still can. Consider the following retirement tracks.

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Elder Mediation Can Help Families Navigate Thorny Caregiving Issues

While mediators have been used for years to help divorcing couples sort out legal and financial disagreements and avoid court battles, eldercare mediation is a relatively new and specialized service designed to help families resolve disputes that are related to aging parents or other elderly relatives.

9 Essential Resources Every Caregiver Should Know About

Caring for a senior loved one can be both fulfilling and challenging. Here are some essential resources to help you manage your responsibilities while still taking care of your own needs.