The reality of quitting work can be far different from the fantasy. Here's what you need to know Even if you love your job, there are times when [...]

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Couples on their second marriages need to plan carefully for each other and their kids A second marriage can be a balm for the heartache of losing a [...]

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In 2007, at age 52, I was forced to retire overnight. An MRI had revealed a tumor, the size of a large eggplant, sitting on my pelvis. In 98% of [...]

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Prepare for the monetary shock of widowhood When you lose your mate, you lose so much—your best friend, your equilibrium, your future together. And[...]

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Thinking about retiring? The keys to contentment are at your fingertips Some might say that an ideal retirement would find you waking up in a private[...]

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Caregivers can play a key role in keeping criminals at bay It’s a sad fact of life: Criminals target older Americans for fraud. Many older folks[...]

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Steep rises in energy, housing, food WASHINGTON — Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for [...]

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Economic downturns are inevitable. Here's how to protect your retirement nest egg Sooner or later, the economy will fall into a recession, because [...]

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IRS tax code offers perks to taxpayers of a certain age If you’re 50 or older, there is one benefit to reaching this milestone that you may be [...]

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Social Security retirement benefits are primarily based on two factors: your average income over your working life and your age when you [...]

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