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#496 Going Back to the Philippines to Retire: A How-to Guide

While many Americans choose to age in place – that is, remain where they lived prior to retirement – a small but increasing number of adventurous older adults move abroad during their retirement years. Some want to enjoy new experiences, a better climate or the possibility of a lower cost of ... see more

#456 In Your 20s? Reasons To Get A Roth IRA Now

When you're in your 20s, retirement is usually the last thing on your mind. Most young Millennials are more concerned with managing their student debt and beginning their careers post-graduation.What many fail to realize, however, is that they have one of the most valuable retirement-build... see more

#451 The Best Credit Cards for Travel Insurance

Life is full of all kinds of uncertainties. That is why it's important to always be prepared. When booking a vacation, most people will put in a lot of time planning where they are going to stay or how they will get to their destination. The last thing they want is for something to go wrong and h... see more

#434 Best Places to Retire: Is Quality of Life Better in a Red State or a Blue State?

For many people facing retirement, the question of how to spend one's golden years is easy to answer. They want to travel the country in an R.V. and fly to far-flung countries abroad. They want quality time spent with children, grandchildren and friends.Whether your retirement bucket list ... see more

#330 Least Expensive states to Retire In

Study after study supports what many Americans already know: A lot of us are financially unprepared for retirement. One study from Bankrate.com, for example, shows that 26% of U.S. residents between the age of 50 and 64 don't have anything saved for retirement. And, according to the Transamerica ... see more

#317 Group Term Life Insurance: What You Need to Know

Group term life insurance is a benefit frequently offered by employers for their employees. Many employers provide their employees, at no cost, a base amount of group coverage as well as the ability to purchase supplemental coverage through payroll deduction. The plans may also offer employees th... see more

#280 Avoid The Downsides Of Downsizing In Retirement

Many people fantasize about financing a good chunk of their retirement by selling their current home, buying a smaller place and investing the difference for income. In reality, however, they often reap far less profit than they might have hoped.Done right, downsizing can still be a good i... see more

#271 5 Finance Myths Millennials Should Avoid

Parents, friends, teachers, they've all been deluged in old-school pearls of financial wisdom that have come down through the decades. But what applied to baby boomers 30 years ago doesn't necessarily apply now. How could it? Economic times have seriously changed, the cost of living has soared an... see more

#250 Refinancing vs. a Home-Equity Loan: The Difference

One good thing about owning a home: It's not just a place to live and an investment (a good one, you hope), it also can be a of ready cash, should you need it.If you're already living in your home – and you have for a few years – two financial terms probably keep popping up: refinanci... see more

#233 Can I Retire In Portugal With $200,000 of Savings?

Spoiler alert: Yes, you most certainly can. According to the global expat website, Expat Arrivals, The reasonable cost of living in Portugal has attracted expats from all over the world…..the country is increasingly appealing to more Northern Europeans and Britons who have spied a fine opportun... see more

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