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5 Things to Consider Before Planning an Early Retirement

Retiring at age 50 or 60 might appear ideal, but it needs careful planning and consideration. Some studies indicate that over 26% of working people consider early retirement for various reasons. The following are some reasons to consider before opting for early retirement. Amount of Debt Reducing the amount of

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Four “Safety Superstar” Cars for Women Over 50

Safety should always be a primary concern when shopping for a new vehicle—especially as we grow older. It doesn’t matter how confident you feel about your driving skills; CDC stats show we’re more likely to crash the older we get. New research out of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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How To Protect Your Information as an Activist

Being an activist is a very admirable pursuit. To tirelessly campaign for social or political change is often a thankless job. Without activists, the world would be stuck in its old ways as no one would hold the powerful accountable and continue to challenge societal norms. Activists have the desire

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5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Data

When so much of modern life and business are conducted digitally and online, people must know the value of protecting their data and how they can go about doing this. Unfortunately, cybercrime is on the rise and a major threat to both businesses and individuals. Data theft or corruption can

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5 Ways to Prepare for Retirement

It’s something many of us never really think about through the course of our careers. Looming far into the distance, the concept of retirement and subsequently planning for it never truly crosses our mind, and planning for it sometimes becomes a last minute effort full of stress and anxiety.  Here

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Now Could Be the Best Time for Real Estate Investing

it Typically when investors are running in one direction, the brave enough ones run in the opposite direction for the great rewards. Real estate investing may appear to only be for the crazy ones, but times like this create opportunities for the brave. Real estate investing is a great opportunity

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How to Handle an Emergencies in Your Fifties

Your fifties are supposed to mark the start of your golden years, but there might not be anything lucky about this decade. Financial emergencies can happen at any age, and it’s more likely to happen to women over 55 than men of the same age.  That’s according to a new

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Pennywise
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Conscious Spending: 12 Things You Should Stop Wasting Your Money On

Are you unable to make your paycheck last till month end? Do you often indulge in retail therapy? Managing money doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but it’s certainly something that can be learned over time. If you’re serious about turning around your spending habits and building a secure financial future,

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The 4 Types of No Exam Life Insurance

Have you been pushing off getting life insurance because you want to avoid the dreaded medical exam? Or you don’t have the patience for an application process that takes weeks or even months? If this sounds like you, no exam life insurance may be just what you’re looking for.  No

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LivingBetter50 Best Holiday Gift Guide for 2020

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you are in the cold or sunny parts of the world, the Holiday Season brings such joy and excitement. It is that time of the year when we all get to be like a kid or live vicariously through one. LivingBetter50

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Living on a Fixed Income in Retirement

Approximately 40% of retirees live on social security. This can make it difficult to sustain a good quality of life. Thankfully, there are ways to supplement your fixed income and reduce your overhead expenses.  Investing in Retirement If you’re currently in the fifty-something club, you have ten years or more

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Beyond the Pink Tax: Hidden Costs of Being a Woman

On top of everything else women have to deal with, life as a woman is just plain more expensive. From everyday costs to larger obstacles, it’s all just a little bit harder and worse. If you don’t believe that, here’s five reasons why it’s true. Health Costs Women have extra

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