Author: Don Romans
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An unexpected $133 Social Security increase led me to discover that working after claiming benefits can sometimes raise your monthly check. Here’s how it works and who might benefit.
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Retirement advice says to stay busy, make friends, and socialize. But what if you’re happier alone? After 39 years of living alone and 10 years of retirement, I’ve discovered why being an introvert can actually be an advantage in retirement.
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I’m 66, getting ready to turn 67, and I don’t have a retirement investment portfolio. If I have extra money after paying my bills, should I start investing now or use it to enjoy retirement? Here’s why I’m questioning whether building a nest egg still makes sense at my age.
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After 10 years of retirement, I’ve learned that the things I love most aren’t expensive or extravagant. From financial peace to slow mornings and afternoon naps, here are five simple pleasures that make my retired life enjoyable.
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Saving money in retirement isn’t always about cutting back. Sometimes it starts with asking the right question. Here are real experiences with medical bills, monthly expenses, unclaimed money, and financial assistance that taught me not to leave money on the table.
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Should I get a gun in retirement? At 66 and living alone for 39 years, I explain why owning a firearm worries me more than not having one. From home intruders to road rage, I share my concerns about personal safety, making the wrong decision, and finding peace of mind as I get older.
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At 66, I stopped taking five prescription medications without asking my doctor. When my blood pressure spiked, I sought a second opinion from a geriatrician. Here’s what happened, which medications I no longer need, and what I learned from a risky decision.
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I retired 10 years ago, and I’m still learning. Here’s what I’d do differently today—from understanding investments to building savings and thinking beyond the monthly budget.
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My condo is paid off and costs just $181 a month, but low-cost housing comes with tradeoffs. Here’s why I sometimes dream about moving.
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It’s time to make my Medicare decision for 2027. I compared Medicare Advantage with Medigap, looked at the costs, and then checked what my current plan has actually cost me. What I found changed how I looked at the decision.
