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finances
How Catch-up Contributions Can Boost Your Retirement Savings… How Catch-up Contributions Can Boost Your Retirement SavingsWWW…
Fallen behind on your investment accounts you’ll use for retirement? If you’re over 50, you can take advantage of helpful catch-up contributions. … Fallen behind on your investment accounts you’ll use for retirement? If you’re over 50, you can take advantage of helpful catch-up contributions. WW…
social security
Social Security Spousal Benefits Loophole Could Increase Your Retirement Income…Social Security Spousal Benefits Loophole Could Increase Your Retirement IncomeWWW…
For some retirees, a loophole in the system allows them to claim additional benefits. Does the Social Security spousal benefits loophole apply to you? … For some retirees, a loophole in the system allows them to claim additional benefits. Does the Social Security spousal benefits loophole apply to you? WW…
finances
Do You Need Life Insurance for Retirement?…Do You Need Life Insurance for Retirement?WWW…
Feeling like life insurance for retirement isn't necessary? Think again! Here's how to decide if it's right for you. … Feeling like life insurance for retirement isn't necessary? Think again! Here's how to decide if it's right for you. WW…
finances
Required Minimum Distributions: Everything You Need to Know…Required Minimum Distributions: Everything You Need to KnowWWW…
Everything you need to know about RMDs and the strategy behind it.…Everything you need to know about RMDs and the strategy behind it.WW…
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Finances
How Catch-up Contributions Can Boost Your Retirement Savings… How Catch-up Contributions Can Boost Your Retirement SavingsWWW…
Fallen behind on your investment accounts you’ll use for retirement? If you’re over 50, you can take advantage of helpful catch-up contributions. … Fallen behind on your investment accounts you’ll use for retirement? If you’re over 50, you can take advantage of helpful catch-up contributions. WW…
Finances
6 Ways to Streamline Your Finances for Retirement…6 Ways to Streamline Your Finances for RetirementWWW…
A guide to consolidating your accounts to minimize fees and penalties, secure your savings, and make planning for the future easier.…A guide to consolidating your accounts to minimize fees and penalties, secure your savings, and make planning for the future easier.WW…
Finances
The Rule of 55: A Way to Make Early 401K Withdrawals …The Rule of 55: A Way to Make Early 401K Withdrawals WWW…
If you’re in a pinch, you can make early withdrawals using the rule of 55, but it’s best to proceed with caution. …If you’re in a pinch, you can make early withdrawals using the rule of 55, but it’s best to proceed with caution. WW…
Finances
How to Turn a Side Hustle Into Retirement Income…How to Turn a Side Hustle Into Retirement IncomeWWW…
All the information you need to turn a passion into cash as you look to new income streams that can partially fund your retirement.…All the information you need to turn a passion into cash as you look to new income streams that can partially fund your retirement.WW…
Social Security
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Social Security
Introducing The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act —and What This Means for Caregivers…Introducing The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act —and What This Means for CaregiversWWW…
It’s time to revise Social Security to protect those who exit the workforce for a period of time to care for others.…It’s time to revise Social Security to protect those who exit the workforce for a period of time to care for others.WW…
Social Security
Social Security Survivor Benefits: A Silver Lining Despite the Sadness of a Loss…Social Security Survivor Benefits: A Silver Lining Despite the Sadness of a LossWWW…
You shouldn't have to worry about money at a time like this.…You shouldn't have to worry about money at a time like this.WW…
Social Security
Social Security Military Benefits Every Veteran Should Understand…Social Security Military Benefits Every Veteran Should UnderstandWWW…
You’ve served your country. Now it’s time for you to draw benefits. Here’s what you need to know about how your service impacts your social security benefits.…You’ve served your country. Now it’s time for you to draw benefits. Here’s what you need to know about how your service impacts your social security benefits.WW…
Social Security
Social Security Spousal Benefits Loophole Could Increase Your Retirement Income…Social Security Spousal Benefits Loophole Could Increase Your Retirement IncomeWWW…
For some retirees, a loophole in the system allows them to claim additional benefits. Does the Social Security spousal benefits loophole apply to you? … For some retirees, a loophole in the system allows them to claim additional benefits. Does the Social Security spousal benefits loophole apply to you? WW…
Taxes
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Taxes
New to Retirement School: Taxes in Retirement…New to Retirement School: Taxes in RetirementWWW…
Thought you’d be off the hook with taxes once you’ve retired? Think again. They’ll creep up on you if you don't plan accordingly. …Thought you’d be off the hook with taxes once you’ve retired? Think again. They’ll creep up on you if you don't plan accordingly. WW…
Taxes
Retirement Withdrawal Strategy: Tax Savings from Account Sequencing…Retirement Withdrawal Strategy: Tax Savings from Account SequencingWWW…
By withdrawing certain retirement accounts first, you can save on taxes for yourself now and eventually, for your heirs.…By withdrawing certain retirement accounts first, you can save on taxes for yourself now and eventually, for your heirs.WW…
Taxes
What the American Families Plan Means for Retirees…What the American Families Plan Means for RetireesWWW…
A deep dive into Biden’s latest plan and how it could directly or indirectly affect the millions of retirees across the United States.…A deep dive into Biden’s latest plan and how it could directly or indirectly affect the millions of retirees across the United States.WW…
Taxes
How to Prepare for the Taxes You’ll Pay in Retirement…How to Prepare for the Taxes You’ll Pay in RetirementWWW…
When you’re compiling your retirement nest egg, don’t forget to plan for the taxes you’ll have to pay on some of those funds.…When you’re compiling your retirement nest egg, don’t forget to plan for the taxes you’ll have to pay on some of those funds.WW…
Healthcare
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Healthcare
Senior Living Communities: Stay Active and Age Gracefully…Senior Living Communities: Stay Active and Age GracefullyWWW…
Senior living communities provide you with both care and community. …Senior living communities provide you with both care and community. WW…
Healthcare
Wellness Steps That Save You Thousands in Healthcare Bills…Wellness Steps That Save You Thousands in Healthcare BillsWWW…
There are surprisingly easy steps you can take—and subtle warning signs you can learn to spot!—that can help keep healthcare costs manageable in retirement.…There are surprisingly easy steps you can take—and subtle warning signs you can learn to spot!—that can help keep healthcare costs manageable in retirement.WW…
Healthcare
Assisted Living vs a Nursing Home: How to Decide…Assisted Living vs a Nursing Home: How to DecideWWW…
What type of care do you envision for the future?…What type of care do you envision for the future?WW…
Healthcare
Tricare for Life: A Military Health Insurance Option…Tricare for Life: A Military Health Insurance OptionWWW…
Former military service members can save on health insurance in retirement using this unique benefit.…Former military service members can save on health insurance in retirement using this unique benefit.WW…
Estate
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Estate
8 Mistakes to Avoid While Estate Planning…8 Mistakes to Avoid While Estate PlanningWWW…
Putting affairs in order is critical for the financial health and overall wellbeing of those around you, but too often these mistakes make the process even more complicated and difficult.…Putting affairs in order is critical for the financial health and overall wellbeing of those around you, but too often these mistakes make the process even more complicated and difficult.WW…
Estate
Moving or Downsizing Guide in Retirement…Moving or Downsizing Guide in RetirementWWW…
If you’re looking to weigh your cost of living options, we’ve compiled the essential checklist you need to make the most of any retirement move or downsizing.…If you’re looking to weigh your cost of living options, we’ve compiled the essential checklist you need to make the most of any retirement move or downsizing.WW…
Estate
Reverse Mortgage: Pros and Cons for Retirees…Reverse Mortgage: Pros and Cons for RetireesWWW…
A reverse mortgage can free up cash, but the benefits are often short-term. Here's what to consider before signing on the dotted line.…A reverse mortgage can free up cash, but the benefits are often short-term. Here's what to consider before signing on the dotted line.WW…
Estate
How to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance…How to Save Money on Homeowners InsuranceWWW…
Learn why having homeowners insurance is a must and the ways you can save hundreds of dollars every year on yours.…Learn why having homeowners insurance is a must and the ways you can save hundreds of dollars every year on yours.WW…
Goals
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Goals
Why Government Speak Exists, and What You Can Do to Get Around It…Why Government Speak Exists, and What You Can Do to Get Around ItWWW…
We break down some of the worst financial jargon offenders and provide an antidote to the government speak designed to take power away from real people.…We break down some of the worst financial jargon offenders and provide an antidote to the government speak designed to take power away from real people.WW…
Goals
Silvur’s Cost-of-Living Calculator Shows Major Differences In Location And Impact On Retirement Across The U.S.…Silvur’s Cost-of-Living Calculator Shows Major Differences In Location And Impact On Retirement Across The U.S.WWW…
Did you know your cost of living can rise when you move to a different state? We compare all 50 states’ cost-of-living to show you how much it can impact your Retirement Score.…Did you know your cost of living can rise when you move to a different state? We compare all 50 states’ cost-of-living to show you how much it can impact your Retirement Score.WW…
Goals
Meet the Winners of Our New Retirement Normal Sweepstakes…Meet the Winners of Our New Retirement Normal SweepstakesWWW…
Throughout the past year, Silvur users competed for the chance to win thousands in our sweepstakes. Check out how Kelley, Andrea, and Dirk plan to spend their prize, and how they use Silvur to help them plan for retirement.…Throughout the past year, Silvur users competed for the chance to win thousands in our sweepstakes. Check out how Kelley, Andrea, and Dirk plan to spend their prize, and how they use Silvur to help them plan for retirement.WW…
Goals
Turning 65 This Year? Here’s What You Should Prepare For…Turning 65 This Year? Here’s What You Should Prepare ForWWW…
Before the birthday celebrations begin, use this checklist to make sure you’re prepared for changes coming your way and for maximizing your retirement benefits.…Before the birthday celebrations begin, use this checklist to make sure you’re prepared for changes coming your way and for maximizing your retirement benefits.WW…
Relationships
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Relationships
How to Navigate Divorce Later in Life…How to Navigate Divorce Later in LifeWWW…
Tips on managing the shock, financial instability, and new lease on life when divorce comes after you’ve already built a life together.…Tips on managing the shock, financial instability, and new lease on life when divorce comes after you’ve already built a life together.WW…
Relationships
Senior Living Communities: Stay Active and Age Gracefully…Senior Living Communities: Stay Active and Age GracefullyWWW…
Senior living communities provide you with both care and community. …Senior living communities provide you with both care and community. WW…
Relationships
6 Important Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Retiring…6 Important Questions to Ask Your Partner Before RetiringWWW…
Making sure you and your partner are on the same page about the complicated financial and emotional decisions of retirement will help you save money and avoid unexpected costs down the line.…Making sure you and your partner are on the same page about the complicated financial and emotional decisions of retirement will help you save money and avoid unexpected costs down the line.WW…
Relationships
Virtual Gathering Ideas to Socialize At-Home…Virtual Gathering Ideas to Socialize At-HomeWWW…
How to transition your gatherings into a virtual state to continue social distancing.…How to transition your gatherings into a virtual state to continue social distancing.WW…
Wellness
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Wellness
How to Tackle the First Full Year: Transitioning to Retirement…How to Tackle the First Full Year: Transitioning to RetirementWWW…
Welcome to our series on life’s big transitions. First up: finding the tools you need to move forward and adjust to a new way of life after transitioning to retirement.…Welcome to our series on life’s big transitions. First up: finding the tools you need to move forward and adjust to a new way of life after transitioning to retirement.WW…
Wellness
The Cost Savings of Staying Active, Even Without a Gym…The Cost Savings of Staying Active, Even Without a GymWWW…
Live streaming, tracking your daily steps, and other fitness and health hacks that can save money and keep you safe without sacrificing calorie burn.…Live streaming, tracking your daily steps, and other fitness and health hacks that can save money and keep you safe without sacrificing calorie burn.WW…
Wellness
Indoor Activities to Start Now for Retirement Life…Indoor Activities to Start Now for Retirement LifeWWW…
Make the most of your indoor time to prepare for your retirement. These productive activities will help you stay healthy mentally and physically.…Make the most of your indoor time to prepare for your retirement. These productive activities will help you stay healthy mentally and physically.WW…
Wellness
How to Keep Yourself and Your Finances Healthy…How to Keep Yourself and Your Finances HealthyWWW…
The CARES Act provides assistance to taxpayers—including retirees—and businesses affected by the outbreak. See if you can qualify for these benefits.…The CARES Act provides assistance to taxpayers—including retirees—and businesses affected by the outbreak. See if you can qualify for these benefits.WW…
Work Life
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Work Life
Combating Age Discrimination in the Workplace…Combating Age Discrimination in the WorkplaceWWW…
A deep dive into the tools that can help you fight back against the ageism that runs rampant in workplaces across the country.…A deep dive into the tools that can help you fight back against the ageism that runs rampant in workplaces across the country.WW…
Work Life
How to Cast Your Vote and Earn Income on Election Day 2020…How to Cast Your Vote and Earn Income on Election Day 2020WWW…
Casting a vote is more than just a civic duty—it’s an opportunity to advocate for the future you want. And this year, participating further on election day could also help you save for the retirement future you deserve.…Casting a vote is more than just a civic duty—it’s an opportunity to advocate for the future you want. And this year, participating further on election day could also help you save for the retirement future you deserve.WW…
Work Life
CARES Act: How to File for Unemployment Benefits…CARES Act: How to File for Unemployment BenefitsWWW…
Nearing retirement but now you’re unemployed? You can still achieve your retirement goals. Here’s how you can claim benefits and get by until you find your next employer.…Nearing retirement but now you’re unemployed? You can still achieve your retirement goals. Here’s how you can claim benefits and get by until you find your next employer.WW…