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Business News

Can Retirees Thrive in the Gig Economy? Navigating a Changed Workforce

The current discussion of the gig economy focuses on its negative impact, highlighting the drawbacks of independent contractor agreements and the greater uncertainty in online work. However, the gig economy...

By Chris Porteous

Human Resources

4 Ways the Labor Market Is Changing Right Now

By Daniel Altman

Business News

Self-Directed IRAs: How to Unlock Your Investment Potential

By John Boitnott

Business News

Do You Need Credit Even After You Retire?

By Chaim Geller

Business Accounting

There’s a Retirement Crisis on the Horizon — See How Your Savings Compare to the Rest of Your Generation’s

Thirty percent of Americans believe they'll never be able to retire.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Can You Afford to Retire? Here’s How Much Americans Spend Daily in Retirement

Most Americans are still retiring around age 65.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Meet the Delta Captain Who Spent a Year’s Salary Chartering an Airbus to Take 112 Friends on a Retirement Flight to Hawaii

"You don't want to be the richest man in the graveyard one day."

By Pete Syme

Business News

An Ex-Googler Retired at Age 40 on a Friday. By Monday, She Regretted It.

She was secure about her finances and worked in Google's Atlanta, Mountain View, and Bengaluru offices.

By Shubhangi Goel

Building a Business

This Retiree’s Leisurely Side Hustle Makes $66,000 a Year and, ‘You Don’t Even Need to Go to High School to Do It’

Barbara Hill wanted a flexible, part-time job that would transition well into retirement. Now she mentors younger people who are making over $200,000 a year. Here's her insider's guide to getting started.

By Frances Dodds

Business News

‘These People Didn’t Do Anything Wrong,’ But Their Standard of Living Might Plummet in Retirement — Here’s Why

Most American workers feel behind where they think they should be on their retirement savings.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

The Best Hobbies to Take Up as a New Retiree

If you want to lead a richer, more fulfilling, more social life as a retiree, you need to take up some new hobbies. The problem is that some hobbies are...

By Deanna Ritchie

Business News

Is a Soft Retirement the Right Move for You?

When you picture your retirement, what comes to mind? You might envision yourself relaxing on a beach, spending time with family, traveling the world, or participating more in your favorite...

By Deanna Ritchie

Human Resources

This Retirement Trend Is Helping People Ease ‘Financial Anxieties’ and Avoid ‘Loss of Purpose,’ Workplace Expert Says

Taking a nontraditional approach to retirement comes with several advantages.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

A Company Has to Pay a Woman $105,000 in Back Pay and Damages After Firing Her When She Refused to Retire at 65

She had worked for the company for nearly 20 years.

By Joshua Zitser

Side Hustle

This Former Amazon Employee Started a Side Hustle Because She Wanted ‘Lifestyle Freedom’ — Now Her Business Earns $100,000 a Month

Julie Berninger, former tech project manager and current Etsy shop owner, successfully transitioned her side hustle into a full-scale business, Gold City Ventures.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

These Are the 5 Best States for an Affordable and Leisure-Filled Retirement, According to a New Report

More than half (56%) of American workers believe they're behind on saving for retirement.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

U.S. Workers Really Want to Retire Young, According to Their Google Searches

There's been a spike in searches asking about retirement ages. Here's each state's dream age to say goodbye to the daily grind.

By Erin Davis

Business News

The Ins and Outs of Final Salary Pensions

How do you envision your golden years? For many, it means traveling or just relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, free of the daily grind. Financial security, however, is crucial to a...

By John Rampton

Business News

How to Simplify Daily Life as a Retiree

Your daily life is going to change as a retiree. It is important that you remain adaptable during this transition if you are going to remain healthy and thrive. One of the...

By Deanna Ritchie

Business News

‘They Are Broke or Homeless’: 3-Year Cruise Passengers Yet to Receive Refunds Are Pursuing Fraud Charges

Would-be Life at Sea cruise passengers saw their dreams capsize before the ship even set sail.

By Amanda Breen

Side Hustle

This Retired UPS Employee Started a People-Oriented Side Hustle That Earns More Than $500,000 a Year — and ‘Anyone With a Pulse Can Do It’

William Zuniga wanted a side gig that would help him meet new people — and he found a very lucrative one.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Why Therapy in Retirement Is So Important

When preparing for retirement, most people think about finances and the impact of age on their physical health. But not enough people think about the mental and emotional aspects of...

By Deanna Ritchie

Business News

Your Complete Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance in Retirement

Retirement is a time of life we often associate with freedom, leisure, and the pursuit of dreams long postponed. However, it should also be a time when prudent financial planning...

By John Boitnott

Business News

Financial Tips For Seniors To Thrive On A Budget In 2024

2024 has arrived. The new year has officially begun. On the financial front, tough times await seniors. Although seniors will receive better Social Security checks in 2024, that is not...

By Lyle Solomon

Business News

$1 Million Retirement Savings Won’t Last 25 Years Anywhere in the U.S. — But It Will Go the Furthest in These 6 States

Retirees who want to make the most of their money might have to give up dreams of sunny California or Hawaii.

By Amanda Breen

Entrepreneurs

The No. 1 State to Retire in Might Not Even Be on Your Radar, According to a New Report

The results are in — and for once, Florida isn't the winner.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

What to Do the Five Years Before You Retire

Ideally, you'll start planning and saving for retirement decades before you actually retire. And during retirement, you'll need to think carefully about how you manage your finances and how you...

By Deanna Ritchie

Business News

Why Owning Real Estate Will Help You Retire Faster, Healthier, and Wealthier

Creating an effective retirement plan deserves a significant investment of your time, and the earlier you start planning, the better. Depending on where you are in your life, you might...

By Deanna Ritchie

Business News

How to Keep Monthly Expenses Stable in Retirement

In retirement, you'll likely be living on a consistent budget with fixed monthly expenses. If that budget is ample, you should easily be able to meet all your needs. But...

By Deanna Ritchie

Side Hustle

This Retiree’s ‘No-Brainer’ Side Hustle Makes More Than $1,000 a Month — and Is About to Grant Him Another Life-Changing Perk

The gig allows Larry Mack to meet new people and explore the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

By Amanda Breen