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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!
Dividend Growth Stocks as a Driver of Retirement Strategy
In this article from The Street, dividend growth stocks are discussed as part of an investment strategy with some of the benefits as well...
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Jan 30, 20231 min read
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9 Real Retirees Shares What It's Like to Stop Working
Spoiler Alert: mostly it seems pretty nice... - RetirementGoat
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Retirement Benefits If You Live Outside the US
Anyone who lives outside the US, or their own home country, should be certain of the treatment of both income and assets whether they are...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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30 Reasons It's Hard to Retire At 65
Good news is that most of us don't have 30 reasons, at least not all of these 30 reasons... - RetirementGoat
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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How Long Does Retirement Last?
An interesting fact that people who understand what life expectancy is, and means, particularly when based on expected remaining years...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Why longevity literacy is the key to a prosperous longer life
While I didn't get invited to Davos this year, this World Economic Forum explores the relationship between physical and mental heath and...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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5 Key Lessons I Learned After Retirement
Very thoughtful but short testimonial on the post-retirement experience from Travel Awaits. As everyone's journey is different, not all...
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Jan 17, 20231 min read
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How to Use the Legal Cloak of Invisibility to Protect Your Assets
A Kiplinger article written by a lawyer with a clear disclaimer that this is not intended to provide evasion strategies for legitimate...
retirementgoat
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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Adjusting to Retirement: Handling the Anxiety and Stress
Everyone says that they won't be stressed in retirement, until they retire! It is very common and likely expected to be affected by this...
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Jan 13, 20231 min read
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What Makes Retirees Happy - Warning: Peer-Reviewed Academic Research Ahead
A little bit of a dense read but some interesting points in this Boston College Study (Bender/Jivan). No surprise on happiness tending to...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire
I'm sure that there is an SNL skit here somewhere but not funny when you are the object of the push. Some worthwhile points, and...
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Jan 11, 20231 min read
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Does It Ever Make Sense to Name a Bank as Trustee of Your Trust
A clear and quick overview from yahoo!life of some of the advantages/disadvantages of naming a bank (that may apply to other...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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One-Year Checklist Before Retirement Overseas
Some simple but sound advice. I would point out that Passport and Visa requirements seem to be implied, but can take many months (or...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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I saved over $1 Million for retirement by age 48
Some have saved more, earlier, for retirement, but most of us haven't. Here are some good points on the author's approach to saving from...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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8 Financial Websites That We Love and 6 More Subscription Sites That Might Be Worth a Look!
Here are 8 of our Favorite Financial Sites: Kiplinger Kiplinger has tons of information on all things retirement including financial...
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Jan 2, 20233 min read
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12 Tips for Making Your Retirement Savings Last
No huge surprises but lots of common sense here and maybe one or two new points. I particularly like the advice to monitor your account...
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Dec 30, 20221 min read
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12 Things No One Tells You About Early Retirement
News Flash: Everyone is different but this is a good list from Entrepreneur on some things that you might expect with an early...
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Dec 29, 20221 min read
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How Much Money Do You Need to Feel Wealthy?
Interesting article with some surveys and research cited. One of the things that I found interesting is that the definition of "wealthy"...
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Dec 26, 20221 min read
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Can You Take "It" With You? Reflections on Life Planning
This is a worthwhile read from Psychology Today on how materialism affects our life planning, and, in turn, our happiness. - RetirementGoat
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Dec 23, 20221 min read
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4 Steps to Take if You Lose Your Job Near Retirement
There are a few truly bracing studies out on the high percentage of workers, at all levels, who are terminated within ten years of...
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Dec 21, 20221 min read
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