Boomer Retirement

It might seem like a long way off, but before you know it, you’ll be ready to retire. Even if you plan to work past 55, here’s a list of things you’ll want to think about doing so your Golden Years are a little less stressful Think about what you want your retirement to look like Do you want to stay in your home or live in a retirement community? Will you need long-term care? Where do you want to live after you retire? Do you have enough money invested to live comfortably for 15-25 years after you retire? Before …

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How do I keep control of my finances in retirement? With new breakthroughs in senior healthcare happening with relative frequency, the average American life expectancy has likewise increased. Unfortunately, however, with this increase in life expectancy can often come a greater cost of living and higher medical costs. That’s why it’s so important to properly manage your available finances and income once you decide to hang up your uniform, work boots, business suit, or scrubs. In an effort to help you learn more about what you can do to manage your retirement budget, consider the following tips. 1. Put Together …

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Almost 80% of retirees in the US think that they will have enough finances to spend during their retirement. They don’t take into account the unexpected medical expenses that might come up in case of a diagnosis. This negligence may come up due to the central government policy to cover medical costs of elderly citizens. But there are some exceptions as the government does not fully cover the medical costs of the elderly and eventually places more burden on the retiree. Be prepared to plan your savings well before retirement. While it might be better to establish healthy habits early …

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After living a whole life of doing jobs, one waits for retirement to live a care-free life. But sometimes it poses more problems than one anticipates. This implies that a person should start saving up for their retirement from early on. Here’s how you should save up for your retirement to properly enjoy it.  1. Monitor Investments in Pre-retirement Avoid overspending before and after retirement so you don’t get short of it. If your retirement money is lost, it is significantly harder to recover. Once you get your pension, start looking for investment sources that give you monthly profits. One …

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Ideally, by the time you turn 50 years of age, you should have money invested in a retirement plan and a savings account. If you own a home, you should be close to paying it off. Unfortunately, there are many people well into their fifties who have no savings or investments of any sort. In addition, they work full time and have accumulated debt, too. Thankfully, if this sounds like your current financial situation, there are still ways to put money away so that you can enjoy your retirement. Unload the Debt Since time is of the essence, the first …

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All boomers are faced with the reality that retirement is coming. Even if you are ready or not. The below video takes a closer look at some of the realities that all boomers face: Do you have enough saved for retirement? How will I cope with retirement? What do I do after I retire? Check out the video to see if you can relate with this boomer and some of the questions he has about his retirement.

When it comes to planning for retirement, don’t pull a Homer J. Simpson “Doh!” moment and make a costly move. Unfortunately, when it comes to making key decisions for retirement, you only got one shot- so you better make it count! Don’t dismiss how much time it takes to plan a successful retirement. Some plan more on the annual family vacation that they do on retirement. Please don’t let this be you. Here are some of the more common mistakes people make when retiring and how you can avoid them. 1. Close Your Ears It’s not a bad idea to …

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