Category: Retirement
The 2.5 years you’ll never get back: What inflation really costs over a 40-year career
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Your paycheck went up. You know it did. You can see it in the numbers from year to year. What is harder to see is how …
Why Florida stopped being a bargain, and what retirees are doing about it
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
For generations of American retirees, Florida was the plan. No state income tax, warm weather, and affordable housing in communities built specifically for people who had …
Can you apply for SNAP with only your own income if you live with someone else?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
This question came from our readers, and we deem it deserves the proper attention. Those living with adult children, roommates, or extended family want to know …
States that work the most (& fewest) days to cover basic needs
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
States that work the most (& fewest) days to cover basic needs Wages are up. Costs are up even more. A new InvestorsObserver analysis tracked hourly …
Seniors: How to find out if you qualify for the QMB Medicare savings program
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
A reader wrote in asking a question we hear often in different forms. Is there a program that could eliminate Medicare out-of-pocket costs, not just reduce …
Your parents worked less & lived better: Here’s the math
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Something feels off, and most of us have felt it for years without quite being able to name it. You work more hours than your parents …
The $130,000 question: Can you afford to get old in America?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
$130,000: That number is not a worst-case scenario. It is the 2025 national median annual cost of a private room in a nursing home, according to …
Some nursing homes are making residents laugh every single day. The health results are remarkable
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
A clown walks into a nursing home and asks a resident with moderate dementia whether she would prefer a cat or a dog. The resident considers …
Quaint and cheap places to retire in Maine
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Maine does not advertise itself modestly, and it does not need to. The rugged Atlantic coastline, the pine-scented silence, the lobster rolls, the lighthouses, the long, …
Beyond locks: 10 smart ways to burglar-proof your home
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Beyond locks: 10 smart ways to burglar-proof your home Most homeowners place considerable faith in their deadbolts and security systems, believing these traditional measures provide adequate …
10 signs your senior parent needs help
Written by: Rebecca Schier-Akamelu
10 signs your elderly parent needs help As your parent ages, you may notice some signs of decline. These could include things like poor hygiene, struggling …
Will I Need Life Insurance When I Retire?
Written by: Jacob Wade
While retirement brings financial freedom, it also raises an important question: Should your life insurance coverage continue? As you approach retirement, you might question whether …
Avoid These 3 Common Retirement Mistakes
Written by: Lisa Sakai
What if I told you you were likely committing some common retirement mistakes that could cost you in the long run? When it comes to planning …
8 Senior Adventures for Limited Mobility
Written by: Scott Grant
Many active older adults find their sense of adventure threatened by new mobility limitations, leaving them feeling disconnected from the exciting experiences they’ve always loved. …
5 Ways to Stop Being a People Pleaser After 50
Written by: Linda C. Butler
Many women grow up conditioned to be people pleasers. We learn to be agreeable, nurturing, and always available to others, often at the expense of our …
Are you ready to rock? Rolling Stones announce tour, and AARP members get early access to presale
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
The Rolling Stones are hitting the road for a 16-date stadium tour of North America. And clearly, they know their key fan demographic: The tour is …
Megan Rapinoe says goodbye to her pro soccer career with final victory
Written by: Marie Rossiter
Megan Rapinoe played her last soccer match with the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) on Sunday, Sept. 24, and it’s hard to imagine what the …
Wondering where to retire? We found 9 of America’s best cities for retirees
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Retirement is a time to explore new hobbies, travel, and relax. But most importantly, it’s about finding the perfect place to settle down. The U.S. is …
Is it time to sell your Bitcoin?
Written by: Frank Corva
With the crypto winter thawing out and the price of Bitcoin (BTC) on the rise, you might want to consider selling some BTC as its price …
Are we in the early stages of a new crypto bull market?
Written by: Frank Corva
The price of Bitcoin is up significantly from its November lows. On Feb. 16, BTC’s price broke back through $25,000. It had been trading at approximately …
