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At 55, you have ten years until Medicare kicks in, which means you're looking at ten years to self-fund your health care. If you are healthy, you may be able to get away with a lower cost plan, but if ...

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Retiring ahead of the traditional timeline requires careful planning. Here’s how to chart a realistic course to financial freedom Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

Not everyone wants to retire early. After all, a 9-5 day job brings steady income, a sense of purpose, and keeps one engaged in physical and mental activity. In fact, so many folks find it difficult ...

As you age, it’s smart to have a plan. Not just for your finances, but for how and where you want to live. One option is 55+ communities, which are neighborhoods designed for senior living that offer ...

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There's low-cost living, and then there's the freegan-living millionaire featured in this edition of The Next Step, Financial Planning's newest series. The series explores one simple question: What's ...

Early retirement is a goal for many people, but is it worth leaving your child to pay their own way through college just to retire early? That’s the situation Derek is facing. He has been saving with ...

Retiring early is like the siren's call of the working world, luring you in with promises of lazy mornings and unhurried afternoons. Who wouldn't want to swap the daily grind for a life of leisure ...