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5 days ago | 
moneywise.com | Chris Clark |Emma Caplan-Fisher |Maurie Backman |Sarah Sharkey
Calculate how your assets and debts stack up to get a clear picture of your financial standing.  ... Read more While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings.
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6 days ago | 
financebuzz.com | Sarah Sharkey |Chris Kissell
It's no secret that the current economic situation is turbulent. In recent
months, the stock market and other economic indicators have resembled the ups
and downs of a roller coaster ride.
Those planning for
retirement might feel especially nervous about the recent turmoil. Here are
some money moves to consider if you are thinking of retiring amid President
Donald Trump's market volatility.
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1 week ago | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | Sarah Sharkey
Knoxville senior being evicted over ill daughter’s ‘excessive noise’ — how to seek help with housing issuesKnoxville woman, 79, being evicted from apartment over ill daughter’s ‘excessive noise and disruptive behavior’ — how to handle housing obstacles on a fixed income amid US housing crisisJulie Powers, a 79-year-old senior from Knoxville, Tennessee, is facing eviction from her long-time rental apartment.
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1 week ago | 
moneywise.com | Sarah Sharkey
Facing eviction after 25 years Powers has lived at the Center Court apartment complex — managed by Freedom Investment Group (FIG) — for more than 25 years. Until recently, everything was going well. But when her adult daughter moved in after a period of homelessness, things took a turn. “She called and said, ‘Mom, can I come over?’ I said, ‘Of course.’ So, that was in December of 2023,” Powers said.
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1 week ago | 
financebuzz.com | Sarah Sharkey |Calista Headrick
Retirement is a time to live your best life. But it can be hard to live life to the fullest during your golden years unless you avoid throwing away your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, many seniors waste money all the time. If you want to make the most of your money in retirement, here are 15 common mistakes financial advisors wish retirees would stop making. Not using membership discounts Rafael Henrique/Adobe As a senior, you have the option to join organizations like AARP.
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1 week ago | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | Sarah Sharkey
Kristi Noem’s bag with $3K in it stolen by masked thief from DC restaurant — despite Secret Service presenceKristi Noem got her bag, $3,000 stolen by masked thief from a DC restaurant despite Secret Service presence — here’s how the robbery went down and how to prevent a similar hitYou can’t track cash — so if someone takes it, you’re out of luck. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that on Sunday, April 20, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen.
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1 week ago | 
financebuzz.com | Sarah Sharkey |Laura Ratliff
Throughout life, women face different challenges from men. Those challenges don't stop at retirement. In their retirement years, women face an average longer life expectancy and lower lifetime earnings to lean on. Unfortunately, the wrong moves could cost women thousands during retirement.
This guide explores the costly Social Security mistakes women are likely to make and how to avoid wasting your money.
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finance.yahoo.com | Sarah Sharkey
Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Sarah Sharkey Mon, May 5, 2025, 2:30 PM 5 min read Americans lose billions of dollars every year to fraud, many of them are older. Imagine a 71-year-old retiree who falls for an online scam and loses every cent of his entire 401(k) and savings.The magnitude of this loss would put his entire financial future at risk. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Sarah Sharkey
Who doesn’t love something for nothing? As you enter your golden years, you might be surprised to discover a world of freebies just waiting to be …
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1 week ago | 
financebuzz.com | Sarah Sharkey
Getting older comes with a few perks, including the ability to tap into bettertax breaks. Learning more about these opportunities can help you create a taxstrategy that will setyourself up for retirement. Here are 11 tax breaks that get better as you age. Contribution limits to retirement plans New Africa/Adobe Throughout your working years, you can make tax-advantaged contributions toretirement accounts, such as a 401(k) or IRA.
