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4 steps to help relieve financial stress
Two-thirds of workers say financial stress is hurting their work and personal lives
4 things to consider before getting divorced in your 50s, 60s or beyond
People may be living longer, but more marriages aren't going the distance. What you need to know about gray divorce.
Will you claim Social Security early or hold out as long as possible?
Your psychology plays a big role in determining whether you’ll be an early or late claimer of Social Security
My husband and I are 64. We have $1.5 million in retirement accounts. He wants to travel. I’m more cautious. Who’s right?
"Both of us have longevity on our side: All four of our parents are in their late 80s or early 90s."
How big will Social Security’s 2024 COLA be?
Much lower than previous years, but COLA has fully protected retirees against ravages of inflation
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This new ETF can protect your portfolio from losses — but there’s a catch
A new ETF allows you to participate in the stock market’s upside while protecting you from any losses
Should I roll my Roth 401(k) into a Roth IRA? What are the rules?
A reader wants to retire early and withdraw Roth contributions tax-free until age 59½. Is that possible?
The right beliefs and habits can save your retirement
You can do everything possible to pave the way for a smooth retirement and still hit potholes.
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I was in my early 60s and not ready to retire. I wanted to do something meaningful, and ended up finding fulfillment as a substitute teacher.
Biden picks Democrat Martin O’Malley for Social Security commissioner nomination
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Who faces the steepest decline in brain health after retirement? White men.
White adults saw a 'particularly pronounced' decline in cognitive function, while Black participants showed minimal decline.
How opioid abuse is afflicting older generations
Abuse of addictive painkillers is not just a problem among young people — the scourge increasingly is harming older adults.
Fire season will continue to threaten rural retirees, despite a wet winter
Wildfires still menace areas favored by retirees despite above-average rain and snow last winter. All that water may, ironically, lead to an active fire year.
Don’t raid your retirement accounts—but here’s when you can do it safely, if you have to
You’re better off leaving retirement funds alone, but if you do need to dip in, there are a few penalty exceptions.
Changes to retirement savings rules have gotten complicated: Here are some of the snags you can run into
Secure 2.0 changes have made saving for retirement complicated. How can you be sure you're saving enough and in the right ways?
