Aging Well
Hotels, Cruises and Communes! Unexpected Ways to Afford a Little Help as You Age
Updated May 2025
Articles by Kathleen Coxwell
Budgeting & Spending
24 of the Best Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check
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Financial Wellness
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Retirement Savings and Investments
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Reverse Mortgages
Does Your Retirement Need a Plan B?
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Aging Well
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Earning
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Retirement Income
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Reverse Mortgages
The Safer Stronger Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages were originally designed and still aim to help seniors in need. However, reverse mortgages in 2021 are safer, stronger and better than ever be…
Financial Wellness
Bad News that Will Be Really Good Economic News in Today’s Topsy Turvy Times
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Retirement Savings and Investments
What is a Self Directed IRA? Is it a Good Idea for Retirement Savings?
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Reverse Mortgages
How Many Types of Reverse Mortgages Are There?
Reverse mortgages are often talked about as a means to increase cash flow by tapping into home equity in retirement. But have you heard the full story? Do you k…
Financial Advisors
Does Working with a Financial Planner Boost Financial Confidence?
Most people approaching retirement have doubts and worries about financial security. Research suggests that taking steps to organize your finances, project your…
Financial Advisors
10 Resources and Web Sites for Reliable Retirement Information
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Medicare and Health Insurance
Changes Coming to Social Security & Medicare: Small COLA and 6 Other New Developments for 2021
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Aging Well
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Annuities
The Pros and Cons of Annuities: How to Evaluate Annuities for Your Retirement
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Happy Retirement
The Right Kind of Stress for a Secure, Happy and Relaxed Retirement
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Planning
Your Countdown to Retirement Checklist: 10 Tips to Be Ready for Blast Off!
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