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Investing for Retirement

Your Tax Refund Introduction to I Bonds

Regular readers know that I am a fan of I-Bonds and TIPS for retirement savings.... 

Retirement Income Predictions from Your 401(k)

Many 401(k) plan sponsors and participants seem to forget or overlook that 401(k)... 

Are Annuities the New Pension?

I have thought and written extensively about the benefits, costs, and risks of immediate... 

Risk Free Yield with I-Bonds and Other Boomer and Retirement Readings

I am a fan of I-Bonds and use them in our retirement emergency fund and-with TIPS-as... 

New Types of Variable Annuities for Retirement

There is a transformation of sorts occurring in the annuity market. Some of the large... 

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Retirement Planning

Delayed Retirement and Money Problems

No one wants to be forced to retire by age or health problems. Conversely, no one... 

Do You Have a Shared Vision and Plan for Retirement?

Retirement for a married couple can be tricky. First, husband and wife need to be... 

A Simple Way to Determine Retirement Readiness

Am I financially able to retire? Isn’t that the number one question being asked... 

What to Ignore and Watch for in the New Credit Card Rules

If you are a baby boomer who is serious about being financially prepared for retirement,... 

Collecting Social Security Benefits While Living Abroad

You may be are curious about how living as an expat abroad (or traveling for an extended... 

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Places to Retire

Retirement and Las Vegas

Ask me ten years ago and I would have told you that Las Vegas would be a fun place to live in retirement, at least part time. It was energetic, unique and affordable if you don’t have a gambling addiction. Things have changed. [Read more of this article]  Read More →

A Decluttering Strategy for Downsizing

“Simplify” is a word and concept that becomes more significant to me as I age. I’m having success applying it to my work (a 100% paperless legal practice) but it’s harder at home. I struggle with the realization of how much stuff there is to get rid of when we downsize. The household clutter is a constant reminder of what needs... [Read more of this article]

Top 100 Places to Retire – 2010 List Edition

TopRetirements.com has published an updated list (for 2010) of its best 100 places to retire. This list is compiled using a somewhat unusual method: The publisher determines which 100 towns have the most online visits of the 450 cities that are presently reviewed at Topretirements.com. The list reflects the towns that visitors to the site are the most... [Read more of this article]

Quality of Retirement Life in Foreign Countries

Although I am curious about U.S. expat retirement life in foreign countries, it’s not something I have a strong interest in. There is plenty of diversity to experience in the U.S..  On the other hand, some foreign countries can offer a substantially lower cost of retirement living. But how do folks rate the quality of life in some of these foreign... [Read more of this article]

Life Downsizing and Simplifying the Boomer Way

I’m making tangible progress on my attempts to simplify and downsize my life. This is happening at home and at the office. Check out what I’m doing. Maybe it will inspire you? [Read more of this article]  Read More →

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