Money & Retirement

Maybe You Don’t Need More Money. Maybe You Need to Keep More of What You Have. Sometimes one phone call can put money back in your pocket. A lot of people approaching retirement—or already retired—ask the same question: How can I make more money? There’s certainly nothing wrong with earning extra money after retirement. But

Why Did I Get a $90 SSA TREAS 310 Deposit? What Seniors Should Know This morning I noticed something unusual in our bank account. There were two pending deposits for $90 each, both labeled “SSA TREAS 310.” My wife and I both receive Social Security, but these were not our normal monthly payments. One of

10 Ways I’ve Learned to Save Money After 60 — Sometimes You Just Have to Ask At 79, I’m still discovering ways to save money that were available to me all along. That’s probably the biggest lesson behind this article. Sometimes I knew a discount existed but never bothered to sign up for it. Sometimes

5 Questions Seniors Should Ask Before Buying a New Appliance Buying a new refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, or stove used to seem fairly simple. You found the appliance you wanted, compared the price, and bought it. I don’t think it’s quite that simple anymore. A recent experience with appliance warranty service taught me something I

Are You Still Paying for Things You No Longer Use? A Simple Retirement Expense Checkup One thing I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older is how easy it is to keep paying for things simply because we’ve always paid for them. A subscription gets charged automatically. An insurance policy renews. A streaming service stays on the

7 Monthly Expenses You May Be Able to Cut After 60 Without Sacrificing Comfort After 60, the way we think about money often begins to change. For many of us, it’s no longer about buying a bigger house, climbing the career ladder, or accumulating more things. It’s about enjoying the life we’ve worked hard to

Why I Didn’t Switch Auto Insurance After Comparing Quotes Like many people, I wondered if I was paying too much for auto insurance. One of the simple ways to enjoy retirement is by making thoughtful financial decisions instead of simply accepting every renewal notice. 7 Simple Things That Make Life More Enjoyable After 60 My

💰 Cable vs Streaming: How Much Can You Save? Cable television is one of those expenses that’s easy to stop thinking about. The bill arrives every month. You pay it. And after a while, it simply becomes part of the household budget. But if you’re retired—or simply trying to make better use of your money—it’s

How Small Monthly Expenses Quietly Grow Over Time in Retirement Small monthly expenses often don’t seem like much at first — but over time, they can quietly become one of the biggest financial pressures in retirement. When we think about financial stress in retirement, we often focus on the big things — housing, healthcare, or

7 Money Mistakes People Make After Retirement Retirement is supposed to be a time when life becomes simpler. After decades of working, saving, and planning, many people hope to enjoy a more relaxed pace. But one challenge that often surprises retirees is how quickly small financial mistakes can add up. Even people who saved carefully