Becoming a solo entrepreneur in the years between leaving an employer and claiming Social Security can give your savings a boost. Here’s what to know.
Category: Retirement
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Saving for a Down Payment and Retirement: What to Know
With mortgage rates and prices high, first-time home buyers find these competing goals aren’t always doable, at least at the same time. Here are points to consider.
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When Your Career, and Retirement, Are the Family’s Business
The New York Times – Business:Succession plans, or the lack thereof, can hinder the transition to a new generation — and affect how loved ones fund their later years.
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Set It and Actually Forget It
The New York Times – Business:Millions of workers open retirement accounts, then ignore or forget about them, leaving thousands of dollars unattended. Are you one of them?
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Britain Wants Its Early Retirees Back, but Their Days Are ‘Never Boring’
The New York Times – Business:The country’s work force is smaller than it was before the pandemic, sapping economic potential. The government is going to try luring more people off the sidelines.
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More Retiree Health Plans Move Away From Traditional Medicare
The New York Times – Business:Retirees whose former employers offer health coverage are being shifted to privately run Medicare Advantage, often against their wishes. The change saves millions for employers.
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Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan
The New York Times – Business:Travel, schools and services were disrupted by nationwide strikes and protests for a sixth time as the battle over the retirement age intensified.
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How to Keep Revenge Spending From Ruining Your Retirement
The New York Times – Business:Once the worst of the pandemic passed, some of us turned from being savers to spenders — setting ourselves up for potential disaster.
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When It Comes to Money, Your Brain Can Be Your Own Worst Enemy
The New York Times – Business:Our cognitive biases can get in the way of saving for the future, especially for retirement. Here’s how to recognize and overcome them.
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What You Need to Know for the 2023 Tax Season
The New York Times – Business:Doing taxes in 2023 feels a lot like it did before the pandemic. Still, there are some meaningful changes to keep in mind.
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Hedge Fund Billionaire Gets Billions More to Retire
The New York Times – Business:Bridgewater’s founder, Ray Dalio, retired last year after months of negotiations that guaranteed him a gigantic exit package.