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MONEY:
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Which Withdrawal Strategy Should You Use in Retirement? If you're trying to decide which strategy to use to withdraw money from your retirement nest egg, we've got good news. There's a new study out that will help you decide which strategy might be best for your household. MarketWatch, April 18.  3 Common Money Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement: If you withdraw money too early, you could shortchange yourself in retirement. US News and World Report, April 13. Delaying Retirement Saving can Cost You - a Lot: When it comes to saving for retirement, let's face it: Procrastination isn't unusual. Now, a new study quantifies just how pervasive - and costly - such behavior can be. MarketWatch, April 14. 4 Money Moves for a Happier Retirement: How do pre-retirees and retirees feel about retirement these days? Here's some advice. Next Avenue, April 16. 6 Big Mistakes Too Many People Make When Saving for Retirement: Retirement is one of those important  milestones that proves perennially challenging for generation after generation of Americans, and, unfortunately it doesn't seem to be getting any easier. Cheat Sheet, April 13.
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RETIREMENT:
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10 Coastal Towns Where You can Afford to Retire: Retiring near the coast is many people's dream. Visions of beautiful sunrises or sunsets over the water, boating, swimming, fishing, walks  on the beach - it sounds great. But one practical thing that often gets in the way is the price of real estate. MarketWatch, April 16. At What Age Can You Really Retire? If you're in your late 40s or 50s, you may be wondering if there is a way to retire early. Nearly three out of 10 workers expect to retire before they're 65. Unfortunately, many Americans are financially unprepared to retire at all. CNBC, April 16. Women Nearly Twice as Likely to Retire in Poverty: The promise of America from one generation to the next is a simple one: After a lifetime of hard and rewarding work, Americans can expect to enjoy a secure retirement. But for a growing number of us, especially women, making good on that promise has become nearly impossible. CNNMoney, April 14.  Retiring Well? Not Most Baby Boomers: The Insured Retirement Institute survey found that only 27 percent of baby boomers are confident they will have enough money to last through their retirement, down from 33 percent a year ago and 37 percent in 2011. CNBC, April 13. 3 Ways To Rescue Your Retirement If You've Fallen Behind: Generally, you should have six to nine times your salary tucked away in a 401(k) or other accounts by your mid-50s to early 60s to have a good shot at maintaining your standard of living in retirement. Real Deal Retirement, April 13. Retiring? Why You Will Need Less Money Than You Think: Conventional  wisdom says you need retirement income equal to 80% of your final salary. But there is a decent chance you could happily retire with far less. MarketWatch, April 13.
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Driving Safely with Dementia and Knowing When to Quit: While most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should  not take the wheel, in the early stages, the medical consensus is that driving performance should be the determining factor of when to stop driving, not the disease itself. The Huffington Post, April 13.
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Defend Against Hits From High-Deductible Health Plans: Consumers have become responsible for an increasing share of their medical expenses in recent years. Yet household budgeting hasn't kept pace with this reality, experts say, and that's led to some scrambling when the bills come due. MarketWatch, April 17.
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 Some Do's and Don'ts of a Medicaid Spend Down: If you have an elderly parent destined for a nursing home, but who lacks the money to pay for it, you may do what many people do - help your parent apply for Medicaid, a joint federal-state program that covers medical bills for low-income seniors. But frequently an individual will only qualify for Medicaid if he or she first does a Medicaid "spend down." US News and World Report, April 14. In Race for Medicare Dollars, Nursing Home Care May Lag: Some facilities trying to attract higher-paying Medicare patients are not up to the challenge of providing the needed care; others are shunning Medicaid patients. The New York Times, April 14. |
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