Author: Susan Lahey
When should you really file for Social Security?
Deciding when to apply for Social Security can be a complicated math problem, one that has a different answer for each person depending on their …
11 smart & simple ways retirees can save cash
If your work days are in the rearview mirror now, you may be enjoying your retirement but also wondering how you might bring in a bit …
Spooktacular ways to save money this Halloween
While the National Retail Federation is expecting record spending this Halloween of around $100 per person, revelers might be planning to focus more on Halloween savings this …
Don’t let inflation blow your home renovation budget
Global inflation and supply chain issues have derailed a lot of people’s post-COVID plans, including renovating or remodeling their homes. The cost of remodeling and renovating has risen …
11 remote jobs perfect for seniors
They’re calling it the Great Unretirement. Millions of people who retired in the last decade, and particularly since COVID, are seeking to return to work …
Help! AI is invading my privacy
It’s easy to compartmentalize the idea of digital privacy. “Whatever,” we may think. “No one is interested in my life.” Then we watch something like The Social …
Here’s how married couples can maximize Social Security benefits
There are thousands of factors for couples to consider when determining how to manage their Social Security retirement benefits. This includes some of the basics like the …
These are the most common Social Security scams out there
Social Security fraud now constitutes the top scam in the U.S. The Federal Trade Commission said it has received nearly 1.3 million reports of scammers posing as government agents since …
The best selling toys & games on Amazon heading into the holidays
It’s not always easy to know what to give kids for the holidays. Sometimes they’re clear and have a long, daunting list. But other times — …
How to prepare for retirement in the age of global warming
Climate change presents all of us with an existential crisis. In a world of rising oceans, increasing temperatures and myriad other predicted global shifts, how do …
