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Here are the top 5 stressors in retirement and how you can cope with them:

Five top stressors in retirement and how to cope Stress in retirement is linked to a couple of key factors — health and financial status.

Do you watch House of Cards? Here are 5 ruthless retirement tips featured in the popular show:

5 Ruthless Retirement Tips From House Of Cards You might not normally include “ruthlessness” in a list of your coveted characteristics. Thankfully, most people aren’t ruthless and cunning — most of us strive to be good people and contribute to society. However, suspending judgment for a moment, some degree of fierceness could be advantageous whe…

Here are 7 difficult truths about working past retirement age:

7 hard truths about working beyond retirement age So you plan to do a little work after you retire? Nothing strenuous, mind you, just something part-time to help your savings last longer.

Are you worried about your investments? Have you heard from your financial advisor in the last six months? Maybe it is time to see if you can spot any danger zones in your current retirement plan. We are here to help!

How to Spot Danger Zones in Your Retirement Plan While no one could have predicted exactly what was going to happen in the wake of the 2007 housing crash that demolished a large part of many boomers’ retirement funds, it’s important that we learn from the experience and better insulate ourselves from future gyrations.

Retirement might just be good for your health, according to a new study. So the question remains, are you in good shape to retire?

Retirement: it just might be good for your health If you’re contemplating retirement, you’ve probably given a lot of thought to its impact on your finances. But have you considered how retiring might affect your health?

According to DailyFinance.com, close to 47% of parents give their children an allowance, with the average amount coming out to be about $10 a week. This might not seem like a large sum, but is it getting in the way of your retirement?

Is Your Child's Allowance Undermining Your Retirement? - DailyFinance For those of us who aren't saving enough for retirement, it could be time to rethink the weekly allowance, a practice that many children and parents take for granted.

When it comes to finances and friends, the two can often not mix well. Here are some tips to avoid unneeded stress.

Avoid a meltdown when mixing your friends and finances Ever felt like you and your friends no longer mesh when it comes to money?

This article highlights five types of annuity buyers. Which one are you?

The 5 types of annuity buyers Too many retirement investors buy annuities without understanding what they’ve purchased. What type of annuity buyer are you?

Movie fans: we count down the top five bad ass actuaries in film! From 1970s dramas to contemporary dark thrillers, who knew this profession could offer so much excitement?

Money Talks: The Top Five Actuaries in Film Whether it is one of the main or even secondary characters playing an actuary or their profession directly related to actuarial science, compiling a list of films is tough at best. After much effort, I was able to identify and compile my own personal list of the top five actuaries in film.

Do you want to receive an income you can't outlive? Annuities offer unmatched protection for many consumers and this article effectively highlights the importance of working with a competent advisor that is committed to helping you achieve your financial goals in retirement.

The Most Important Thing About Buying Annuities Annuities come in more flavors than Baskin-Robbins ice cream with all the add-on features (called "riders") and varieties of ways to earn interest within the annuity contract. Because of all the customizable options, annuities have been fiercely criticized for being too complex for the average inves...