When people prepare for retirement, they often think about saving money. But financial security or even finding a good retirement community is just part of enjoying the 'golden years.' There are many, many retirees who become depressed or discontent, not because they don't have enough cash, but they no longer have a sense of purpose. Retirement is a big life change. How do … [Read more...] about 5 Secrets to a Happy Retirement
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What is a 401k?
In the United States, as in many other developed countries, the government has a system set in place that will equip workers to prepare for their retirement. This is called the 401k retirement plan, or 401k for short. The traditional 401k is set up so that a worker can invest part of his income without having to pay taxes on it immediately. Only when the money is withdrawn … [Read more...] about What is a 401k?
How to Prepare for Retirement
Retirement is something that we all look forward to, and for those who work hard for practically every day of their lives, retirement serves as some sort of reward. However, unless you were born rich or you receive an inheritance somewhere along the way, it is absolutely necessary for you to make sure that you have enough money to last you for the rest of your non-working … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for Retirement
8 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on a Retirement Community
Retirement is something that many of us look forward to. It is supposed to be that time in our lives when we are free to do whatever we want, whenever we want. However, that freedom doesn't simply come at a whim. Just like many things in life, we need to plan for retirement in order to fully enjoy what it has to offer. One of the things that you need to plan for is where … [Read more...] about 8 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on a Retirement Community