If you think most retirees spend their lives relaxing on a beach somewhere in Mexico or Bahamas, you are wrong! Instead of wasting their hard-earned money on fancy resorts, alcohol, and drugs, most elderly in the United States are choosing to continue working. In this post, I have shared some of the best ways a...
The Most Affordable Travel Destinations in the US for Retirees
When it comes to traveling across the US as a retiree, a little bit of effort can go a long way to help you save hundreds of dollars on your next trip. Whether you plan to travel with your partner or just want to explore this beautiful nation solo, it is not hard to find...
6 Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Retirement
Are you in your 30s or 40s? Have you started with the financial preparations for your retirement? If so, now is the right time to start making some major financial decisions. Begin by making a plan for things like investment planning, asset allocation, assessment of the cost of living (current and future), health care expenses....
Things to Consider Before Retiring in an RV
So you have finally retired and are now free to try out frugal lifestyles that you always read about when you were working full time? Your decision to spend the rest of your retirement in an RV is both financially sound and courageous. Not everyone has the spine to leave their comfortable three-bedroom home and...
5 Ways to Fund Retirement With Your Home Equity
Retirement is meant to be a time in life when you relax, enjoy your new-found free time, and spend time doing the things you love with the people you love. However, everybody knows that in today’s day and age, the ability to do all of these things comfortably isn’t something that everyone can 100% afford....
Retirement Moves You Should Start Taking During Your 20s and 30s
Image source: pixabay Though you might be decades away from quitting your job forever, taking the proper start is everything when it comes to planning your retirement. During each stage of your journey towards retirement, you need to be aware of the crucial money moves to make, your target savings goals, and the ideal way in...
Capitalize on your Retirement Sweet Spot – What Steps to Take
While you’re heading towards your retirement, there is a high chance that you’re also stepping into a special time to do some really worthy tax planning. What is this sweet spot? It is the stretch of time in between when you retire from your full-time job and when you begin to take the minimum distributions...
3 Steps To Early Retirement!
The dream of retiring early for many remains just that – a dream! Escaping from the rat race and the 9-5 drudge is a tempting thought, but unfortunately feels intangible. But many people do retire early, so what is their secret? Retiring early would give you the chance to enjoy life to the fullest while...
3 Signs That you’re Ready to Retire – How to Know it’s the Right Time
Image source: Pixabay There are many who tend to time their retirement and try to retire in such a manner that they reach a definite milestone like ‘complete 35 years on the job’ or ‘saved $1 million’ or ‘reached 65 years of age’. Little do they realize that more than reaching any milestone, one has...
Everything you Didn’t Know About Retirement Taxes
Image via Pixa Did you know that you will have to pay more “complicated” taxes once you retire? No? that’s okay, you definitely aren’t the only one who didn’t know this. If you’re planning to retire soon, here are a few things to consider: How Much do you Know about Retirement Taxes? Understanding what is...