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Your Parents Retired at 60 — Why Does That Feel Impossible for So Many Workers Today?

Your parents might have celebrated their 60th birthday by planning a fishing trip, not another decade of work. Today, plenty of workers approaching that age are still calculating mortgage payments, juggling retirement accounts, and wondering whether they can afford to stop working at all.

The Free Financial Advisor · 10h ago

Your Marriage Ends After 30 Years — What Happens to the Retirement Money?

The retirement account has a balance. The pension has a projected monthly payment. The couple has spent decades planning to enjoy both together. Then the marriage ends, and suddenly those retirement numbers need to support two separate households.

The Free Financial Advisor · 12h ago

7 Things Families Should Never Do With a Loved One’s Money After They Die

When a parent or spouse dies, financial decisions often become urgent at the worst possible time. There may be funeral expenses to cover, utility bills...

Saving Advice · 12h ago

Cutting welfare to pay for work support is all wrong

Letters: Priya Sahni-Nicholas on a proposal by Alan Milburn to help those not in education, employment or training. Plus letters from Ruth Lister and Alan Coppin

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25

Losing Your Job After 55 Could Threaten Your Retirement—Why Getting Hired Again Is So Difficult

The hardest part of losing a job after 55 may not be the empty calendar. It may be discovering that employers who valued decades of experience suddenly seem more interested in candidates with fewer gray hairs and smaller salary expectations. Meanwhile, retirement savings need time to recover, health insurance still…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 25

Your Retirement Plan Assumes You’ll Stay Married — What If You Don’t?

A retirement spreadsheet can account for inflation, investment returns, and a few expensive trips. It rarely accounts for dividing the house, maintaining two households, or discovering that a comfortable retirement budget only works for two people sharing the bills.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 25

How property taxes became the new battleground for boomers

Most Americans have property taxes on their home - even if they’ve paid off their mortgage. The concept is rankling more than a few baby boomers, JR Duren finds out

The Independent UK · Oct 25

7 Things You Should Never Do With a Parent’s Bank Account After They Die

Losing a parent is difficult enough without discovering that their bank account has become a legal and financial minefield. Maybe you know their debit card...

Saving Advice · Oct 24

Do You Still Pay Federal Taxes on Social Security? What Retirees Should Know Before Filing in 2027

A bigger Social Security check does not necessarily mean more spending money. The IRS may want a piece of those benefits, even when retirement has replaced a regular paycheck. For retirees preparing their 2027 tax returns, one familiar rule still deserves attention: Social Security benefits can remain subject to federal…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 24

What Identity Thieves Hope to Find When They Steal Your Wallet

A wallet thief might care less about the cash than the small collection of personal details tucked behind it. A driver’s license, a debit card, an insurance card, and a few scraps of paper can give a criminal several ways to cause trouble long after the wallet disappears.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 24