Over 50: Decrease Joint Pain, Improve Heart Health

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As we age, our body lets us know. Aches, pains, and feelings of lethargy are common ailments of the over 50 crowd. However, it is never too late to modify your behavior to improve your health and well-being. If you are starting out anew on an exercise program, it is...

Precious Metals: Diversify Your Retirement

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An Individual Retirement Account, commonly called an IRA, is a way for people to save for retirement while often receiving specific tax advantages. IRAs are offered by many financial institutions and come in a variety of types, including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP...

Looking For Work After 50

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It is unlikely that many of us plan for a job hunt after age 50. By that time, we think, we’ll be situated in a dream job and moving towards retirement. However, as corporate America down-sizes and economic pressures force workers to make tough choices, many Americans...

The Right Age For Retirement

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As Americans draw nearer and nearer to retirement, most of find themselves pondering the appropriate age to step away from our daily grind. For the past couple decades, the standard age of retirement was 65, but more and more Americans are planning on staying in the...

Retirement: Income For Life

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The biggest issue faced by retirees is running out of money. Even if you’ve saved wisely over the years, you just do not know how long you will live and if your money will last. However, depending upon your financial situation, there are predictable sources of income....

Do The Math & Time Your Retirement

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Saving and investing money is the foundation of retirement planning. However, while saving is critical, it is only part of the picture. To have a successful retirement, it is also important to understand your projected retirement lifestyle as well as to calculate your...