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Moving Abroad in Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook July 12, 2010 Comment (15)About seven years ago Jay and Kathy Snyder came face-to-face with the big, “What’s next?” question. After 40 years building and operating the Landgrove Inn in Vermont, the couple had reached retirement age. But they were not quite ready to retire. “I’d been reading about Central and South America for years and I wanted to see those places for myself,” says Jay. “I could hear a voice saying, ‘Go south, old man’.”
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Avoid These 5 Retirement Investing Traps
Tweet Share on Facebook July 9, 2010 Comment (2)Saving for retirement can be tricky. If you're not careful, one wrong move can set you back years and thousands in potential earnings. Watch out for these common retirement investing traps.
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7 Risks of Using Foreign Funds for Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook July 7, 2010 CommentMany people hold foreign investments as part of a diversified portfolio. The U.S. stock market can be volatile, but markets in other countries can fluctuate even more unpredictably. Here are a few risks of foreign funds you should be thinking about.
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How to Retire a Millionaire
Tweet Share on Facebook July 6, 2010 Comment (9)I'm going to share a little secret with you. I know how to become a millionaire. I'm not talking about the next big stock tip, winning the lottery, or signing a million dollar sports contract. I'm talking about how you can become a millionaire. In principle, it's easy. Here is how anyone can become a millionaire.
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Why Retirees Shouldn’t Shun the Stock Market
Tweet Share on Facebook July 6, 2010 Comment (1)Retirement savers have become painfully aware of the risks associated with investing in the stock market over the last few years. Some individuals have learned the hard way that their tolerance for risk was not as high as they thought it was during the years in which the market only went up. Many investors allocated far too much of their portfolios to stocks and not nearly enough to the not-very-sexy investment of bonds.
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3 Options for Retiree Health Insurance Abroad
Tweet Share on Facebook July 6, 2010 CommentWhile you can arrange to receive your monthly Social Security payment almost anywhere in the world, Medicare will not cover you outside the country.
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Don’t Let Job Loss Derail Your Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook July 2, 2010 Comment (2)A job loss can make life difficult. But it doesn't have to ruin your chances of a comfortable retirement. The best way to avoid a loss in retirement savings is to find another job quickly. These days that's easier said than done though, right? So while you are looking for a new job, here are some tips for keeping your retirement goals on track.
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How to Double Your Retirement Nest Egg
Tweet Share on Facebook July 2, 2010 Comment (1)Some individuals may never retire because they love their work and can't comprehend stopping until they can no longer physically or mentally accomplish their tasks. However, this is not the most common reason for continuing to work during advancing years. Many who choose not to retire do so out of necessity. They may have underestimated their needs in retirement or failed to reach their nest egg target.
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5 Attitude Adjustments Necessary for Retirement Success
Tweet Share on Facebook July 1, 2010 Comment (2)Preparing for a successful retirement can require changes in attitude. I’m not referring to the “I hate working” attitude. Rather, we are burdened with thought processes that are barriers to achieving our retirement goals, both mentally and fiscally. Here are five attitude adjustments that will enhance your retirement security.
