Two-fifths of older workers are “delaying retirement” because of inflation, markets

There’s a new survey out, and everything about it pisses me off. Retirement confidence is very low. Retirement anxiety is the way to go. Women in particular sacrifice their retirement plans to provide financial assistance to “family members” (adult children, presumably) or friends. Basic knowledge of retirement is minimal. Read: Boost your bank account by … Read more

I am 60 years old and planning to retire in March. I have $113k in my 401(k) and no other savings, but I will be getting an early retirement package with 9 months salary. Should I get a professional to help me?

Question: I am accepting an early retirement offer from a long term employer of 24 years. In March 2023, I will retire and receive nine months’ salary on top of my benefits. During this time I will be looking for another job of 30-40 hours per week. I would like to do this in order … Read more

Walking can help you lose weight and get fit — if you do it right. Here’s how to reap the rewards from your outings.

Love a daily walk? Science says you’re doing yourself a huge favor. Research from Harvard Medical School suggests that if you’re over 50, walk 4,000 to 7,500 steps a day It is a great boost to not only build longevity but also a great way to improve your overall health. Another study recently found that … Read more

Do these 15 things in 2023, and you could be significantly richer

Make 2023 the year you commit to saving more. Getty Images I’ve been writing about saving money a lot in 2022, which means I’ve seen a lot of ways people are suggesting you should save money. Most of them were, quite frankly, tiring (yes, we all know we should make coffee at home instead of … Read more