Tip of the Month

Most Americans said they were more afraid of running out of money in retirement than of dying. This is an eye-opening finding from a new study conducted by Allianz Life, which discovered that economic uncertainty is causing widespread concern among people approaching or in retirement. According to the study, 64% of respondents are more concerned […]

People’s goals tend to align as they get older. They want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, maintain their independence, and only seek assistance from family and friends when absolutely necessary. Aging in place refers to the practice of remaining in one’s own home throughout the aging process. However, successful

Medicare benefits start at age is 65, but you can begin receiving benefits years before that. You can benefit from senior discounts if you sign up for an AARP or AMAC membership when you turn 50. The minimum age requirements for other discounts vary by company or locale and may be between 50 and 65

One common concern among retirees is that they may outlive their retirement funds. As a result, many people are scared to spend their retirement funds. It’s not surprising, given how ill-prepared many Americans are for retirement. Professionals in the financial services industry frequently say exactly that. It’s not surprising that many retirees are hesitant to

Withdrawing an extra $10,000 from your savings for a new roof may not seem like a big deal at the time. But, costs add up, and plans for covering future costs may be disrupted. Every little bit counts in retirement, so you should have a detailed budget that covers as many potential problems as possible.

An increasing number of retirement plan accounts have been left behind, and then forgotten, when workers change jobs. Thankfully, a new federal database should help you more easily track down your lost retirement account from a previous employer. There were over 24.3 million forgotten 401(k) plan accounts, worth around $1.35 trillion combined, as of May

During the holidays, you could experience more stress and busyness, particularly if you have flights planned for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Whether you’re traveling within the US to see family or friends or visiting Christmas markets in Europe, the following holiday travel advice may make your trip overseas go more easily. We’ll discuss some lesser-known holiday

Traveling in retirement could be your golden ticket to a new kind of independence, one in which each day brings the opportunity for new experiences and discoveries. If you’re the type of person who enjoys travel, of course. It offers the opportunity to explore new places; designating a trip to exploring one area rather than