My Retirement Blog
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Online Tax Software Giveaway
H&R Block is providing me with free copies of the Federal Premium version of their online tax software. This software should allow you to do your federal taxes for free but if you use it for your state taxes as well you will have to pay a fee for that. I will give away one…
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Tips for Living on a Fixed Income, Retired or Not
Whether due to the loss of a job, retirement, or dwindling finances, sometimes people are forced to reevaluate their monthly budget. This can be difficult for most Americans who live in a society built around consumerism, but there are many things you can do to cut down on your monthly expenditures. If you find yourself…
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5 Ways to Ruin Your Retirement
The following is a post from staff writer Crystal at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, where she writes about finding the balance between paying your bills, saving for your future, and budgeting for the fun stuff along the way. When I saw this article, 5 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Retirement, I knew what I…
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15 Ways to Ensure a Successful Retirement – Part 2
The following is a post from staff writer Crystal from Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, where she writes about finding the balance between paying your bills, saving for your future, and budgeting for the fun stuff along the way. Yesterday I took a look at how my husband and I are doing according to the…
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15 Ways to Ensure a Successful Retirement – Part 1
The following is a post from staff writer Crystal from Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, where she writes about finding the balance between paying your bills, saving for your future, and budgeting for the fun stuff along the way. I was reading this article, 15 Ways to Never Run Out of Money, and was wondering…
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There is Life After Retirement
The following is a staff writer post from Crystal at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, where she covers spending, savings, and the fun stuff along the way. According to these survey results from Trilogy by Shea Homes, retiring baby boomers are truly enjoying life after retirement. Past generations may have found it difficult to transition…
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The Dirty Little Retirement Secret
A recent article at USA Today refers to seniors racking up credit card debt during their twilight years and not worrying about whether they can pay it off in their lifetimes as a dirty little retirement secret. According to a study by Cesi Debt Solutions only 4% of retirees delayed their retirement due to debt.…
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Lending Club IRA Bonus
Now through December 31, 2010, Lending Club IRA users can receive up to a 3% cash bonus when they make an additional transfer and investment through their Lending Club IRA. Rollover, transfer, convert or contribute an additional: * $5,000 and receive a 1.5% cash bonus * $25,000 and receive a 2% cash bonus * $50,000…
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Personality Test to Help Plan Retirement
Trilogy, is offering modern, active adults an online personality assessment that is aimed to provide participants with deeper insight into their personality types and how those relate to where they would like to live. The survey, at www.trilogylifescape.com , is a fun, interactive way to engage baby boomer participants while also giving them an opportunity…
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