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Marked by its affordability, Iowa was named the best state for retirees in 2023.

Many of us have the fantasy of retiring young, of having the financial freedom to choose when and for whom we work. To make this dream a reality, though, you'll...

A few months ago, you may have heard news about the Social Security Administration's largest trust fund being depleted by 2033. With the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund...

Many associate the word "gig" with musicians jumping job-to-job, playing different venues every night. But the "gig economy" that gets discussed in the news today is different. It refers to...

If you're a recent or soon-to-be retiree who wants to earn extra income in retirement while keeping your entrepreneurial skills sharp, there's one investment that could be the best strategy for you to get in the game.

If you're an entrepreneur, you know the importance of saving money. Everyone should follow specific steps to save and maximize their assets before retirement. There are small things you can...

A person's health becomes increasingly important as they age. We not only suffer from it in terms of our quality of life but also in terms of financial hardship. The...

An increasing number of people are stepping away from traditional employment and choosing to work as freelancers. The appeal of flexible hours, being your own boss, and having more creative...

Some experts are skeptical of their optimism.

In a time of economic uncertainty and fluctuating stock markets, people often ask me how to handle their 401(k)s. As you know, we are living in crazy times and continue...

There's been a lot of press in the last year dedicated to asking whether or not we're in a recession. Because the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) calls recessions...

More Americans are taking hardship withdrawals from their accounts, too.

About 450,000 people received their social security benefits outside the U.S. at the end of 2021, up from 307,000 in 2008, according to the Social Security Administration.

Social Security benefits will eventually be paid to the majority of American workers. It may be possible to qualify for bigger Social Security payments and avoid payment reductions and withholdings...

Every retiree or anyone who is in the process of retiring is concerned about the cost of health care. As reported in T. Rowe Price's Retirement Savings and Spending Study...

The Federal Reserve states that just 40% of the non-retired adult population in the US are confident with their retirement planning. This means that as much as 60% of Americans...

Quitting your day job doesn't mean you can't have an additional — and extremely lucrative — income stream.

Here's why owning real estate can be a great addition to your retirement portfolio and several ways you can utilize it.

The concept of retiring together with a partner or spouse may sound appealing. However, in reality, this is not always true. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, nearly a...

Diversifying your investments is the key to building a stable retirement portfolio. To diversify your investment portfolio even further, consider mutual funds instead of stocks, as well as bonds and...

I'm sure that you've heard the old saying, “don't put all your eggs in one basket.” Basically, it means don't keep all your valuables in one place. In the event...