Category: retirement

11 Important Things to Do Before You Retire

We all enter the professional world at a young age and continue working till the age of retirement. Yet, during all these years, we dedicate our lives to work and rarely devote time to everything we would love to do. Then, retirement comes, and we finally feel like we have the time to do all the things…


17 Steady Income Streams You Can Create While in Retirement

Retirees are perfectly positioned to start a successful side hustle. With remote work the new norm, and gig work apps like Uber and Airbnb a part of our everyday life, it has never been easier to secure an extra income stream. Use the skills you have accumulated throughout your career to earn extra cash—or use it as an…


What Is the Biggest Expense for Retirees, and How Do You Minimize It?

When planning for retirement, you must consider all the costs you’ll be facing. Between healthcare costs, monthly bills, housing, travel and transportation, and other expenses, retirees often face a daunting financial future. But what is the biggest expense for retirees? And what difference does it make? As you’ll learn later down this post, one-third of an…


Retirement Gifts for Women

She deserves to celebrate her retirement. ‌She can relax and do the things she has always wanted to do but never have time to do. Due to this fact, these gifts are the perfect way to get her started on this exciting new journey. 1. Clever Yoga Starter Kit Is a family member, friend, or workplace interested in…


Early Retirement Will Bankrupt Your Dreams, Here’s Why

While there are certainly exceptions, who wouldn’t want to retire early? Instead of being a part of the 9-to-5 grind, you could spend more with family, friends, or leisure activities that you haven’t had time for. Or, maybe you could finally travel or pursue a money-making side hustle. Sounds good, right? Well, unless you have more…


Don’t Fall for Catchy and Scary Headlines

I guess I picked a bad title when I called my little guidebook “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” I’ll never attract readers and get rich with a boring title like that. Instead, I should have called it something like: “Buy This Book and Gets Thousands in Extra Social Security Benefits!” Or maybe, “Social Security Secrets…


6 Retirement Planning Issues Most People Make and How To Avoid Them

If you’re thinking about your financial future, retirement planning is one aspect you can’t overlook. But retirement planning is one of the most difficult financial tasks, as it came with some issues. Your ability to save can be impacted by your salary, debt, expenses, etc. Plus, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to retirement. To build…


10 Ways to Overcome Ageism While Job Hunting During Retirement

It’s never too late to start a new job. It’s estimated that, on average, a typical American worker now has more than ten jobs over the course of their lifetime. But unfortunately, whether you’re inspired to enter a new field or want a new job after you retire, one of the biggest obstacles to re-entering the workforce can…


25 Retirement Gifts for Men

There’s more to retirement than just acknowledging decades of hard work and dedication. After work, you finally have the chance to pursue things you’ve always dreamed about. ‌Maybe you want to learn a new skill, travel, or kick back and relax. Whether it’s a gift for a retiring family member, friend, work colleague, or boss, here…


11 of the Easiest Ways to Protect Your Retirement Money

It’s no secret that it’s hard to plan for retirement. ‌In addition to growing a sizeable nest egg, you must protect it from ‌external factors like market‌ ‌volatility, inflation,‌ ‌and unforeseen expenses. And, to be brutally honest, that’s been tough as of late. Northwestern Mutual’s 2022 Planning & Progress Study shows that personal savings are down 15…