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Retirees: Take the Off Ramp to a New Career

Making Your Money Last For many seniors, changing careers can be a long and daunting process. But the rewards can be rich.

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  Retirement Living: Home Is a Boat in the Caribbean

  Making Your Money Last Sure, the quarters are close and you have to navigate a sea change in your lifestyle. But for some, retiring on a boat is the right way to go.

  By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published 9 June 22

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  Age Bias in the Workplace: Still a Battle for Older Workers

  Making Your Money Last Many older Americans face age bias in the workplace even though federal law prohibits discriminating against workers 40 and older.

  By Jackie Stewart Published 9 May 22

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  The Price of Leaving 401(k) Money Behind

  Making Your Money Last Many baby boomers have worked for at least six employers during their career. Leaving 401(k) funds dormant can be costly.

  By Katherine Reynolds Lewis Published 19 April 22

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  Turning a Reverse Mortgage into a Retirement Investment Tool

  Making Your Money Last Most people think of reverse mortgages as just standalone loans. But some financial experts are seeing them as an investment strategy that lets people stay in their homes as they age.

  By Alina Tugend Published 7 March 22

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  Getting Around the Stretch IRA Block

  Making Your Money Last Leaving behind a huge tax bill for your heirs with the stretch IRA scuttled? Here are some ways around it as lawmakers consider an updated SECURE Act.

  By Jackie Stewart Published 3 March 22

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  Seven Things You Should Know About Winning a Lottery Jackpot

  Making Your Money Last It’s definitely not likely you’ll hit big. But if you win, you could be happy for years to come — no matter what the naysayers tell you.

  By Elaine Silvestrini Published 1 March 22

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  The “Gray Resignation” with Liz Windisch

  Making Your Money Last Pandemic pressures (and high stock and real estate values) are leading many to try to move up retirement. Plus, tax-filing season gets under way.

  By David Muhlbaum Published 25 January 22

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  Time to Reshop Your Home and Auto Insurance

  Making Your Money Last Comparing prices on policies and bundling your coverage may save you money.

  By Rivan V. Stinson Published 22 December 21

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  How to Nix Checking Fees

  Making Your Money Last Strictly free accounts aren’t the only way to bank - almost all banks and credit unions offer ways around paying fees.

  By Rivan V. Stinson Published 20 December 21

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