admin Life moves quickly. It’s easy to get distracted. But that can be costly. Miss an important financial date or deadline, and you could be on the hook for a penalty or lose out on a limited-time opportunity to save money. Enter our “Money Calendar” series. In this edition, we’ve rounded up noteworthy money dates for … Read more
Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com Spring has finally sprung — and so have these fresh and fabulous freebies. From free fries and fishing to complimentary ice cream cones and gratis photos of your furbabies with the Easter Bunny, we’ve rounded up some of the very best deals April has to offer. We hope that these seasonal savings … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. We hear it all the time: Most people want to be debt-free when they retire. It is all about peace of mind and wanting to be free from financial obligations. However, mortgages are considered “good debt,” and, if you can afford the … Read more
John Roche / Shutterstock.com Happiness, of course, is relative. Health, financial comfort, career stability and secure relationships all help lift one’s happiness level. (Sorry, Bobby McFerrin, it’s not quite as easy as your song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” makes it sound.) But your location can have a lot to do with your happiness — and … Read more
Using hearing aids helps people listen to the world around them. But recent research also suggests these medical devices can stave off dementia. A review of more than two dozen studies, published in the American Medical Association journal JAMA Neurology, concluded that older adults who have hearing loss and use hearing aids were 19% less … Read more
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com If you seek a retirement filled with picturesque peaks, rugged outdoor adventures and just enough city-style hustle and bustle to keep you piqued, mountain living might be just right for you. From the Siskiyous and Sierra out West, to the Adirondacks and Appalachians in the East, and the Rockies and Ozarks … Read more
astarot / Shutterstock.com The federal government just released its annual reports on the stability and solvency of Social Security and Medicare, and there’s both good and bad news. The bad news is that one of the trust funds underlying the programs is set to run out of money sooner than previously expected — only a … Read more
Ruslan Huzau / Shutterstock.com Close your eyes and envision your ideal home in your retirement years. The chances are good that you’ve got a stunning setting in mind as part of that dream. Beauty certainly means different things to different retirees. You may picture the red rock mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona, or the storm-tossed seas … Read more
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you looking to immerse yourself in a new culture or explore the world’s natural diversity? You may be looking to challenge yourself in ways you can’t if you stay in familiar surroundings. Or, perhaps you’re a military spouse eager to continue your … Read more
George Rudy / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Spring cleaning isn’t just a feel-good task that declutters your home and leaves it sparkling. It’s also a source of found money. Intrigued? Make your spring ritual pay off by learning how best to tackle typical spring cleaning chores and … Read more