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Despite Tough Times, Keep Saving

Don't be discouraged by the short-term volatility in the stock market. You still need to think long-term and continue saving for retirement.

Advice for Wannabe Early Retirees

If you're counting on retiring early, you're going to want to look closely at your annual Social Security statements. What you see may shock you.

How to Find a Place to Retire

Stay in your current home? Move to a one-floor house nearby? Buy an RV and finally do all that traveling you always talked about? Carefully weigh your options.

Q&A From Our Experts

Today's Expert: PaulBBrown

I keep hearing that I only need 70% to 80% of my current income once I retire. Is that really enough to live on?

I would be happy if I never heard those numbers quoted again. Ever since you started working, I’m sure you have heard the argument about why you ... Read More...

Video

Ben Stein Talks Retirement: Part II

Posted August 27, 2008 2:31 PM

Ben Stein tells you how much you need to retire (80 percent to 100 percent of your current income!) and the steps you can take to get there.

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Retirees Return to Work Force to Pursue Their Passion

Posted April 28, 2008 1:08 PM

After working all your life to make a living, retirement might be just the time to do the work you've always really wanted to do. Here are some people who have made it happen, and how you can, too. Read more...

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A Late-Starter's Guide to Saving for Retirement

Posted June 26, 2008 1:02 PM

If you're like a lot of ThirdAgers, it forms like a knot in your stomach: Have I waited too long to start saving for retirement? This series will help you figure out how to catch up and reduce your anxiety. Read more...

Discussion Boards

Welcome to Travel and Vacations

Started by CAdams on June 25, 2008 7:24 AM

Hi, I am so happy to meet you! I'm Cheryl, manager of the Travel and Vacations group here at ThirdAge. My job is to get things rolling, then stand aside so the members can have fun, make friends, and share their experiences. This really is your group! We can talk about anything that's on your mind. Are gas prices putting a crimp in your travel plans? Are you a Disney park addict? (You know who you are!) Do you work 50 weeks a year just so you can spend two glorious weeks exploring Europe each summer?

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Discussion Boards

Anyone thought about retiring to Mexico?

Started by JeffWright on June 26, 2008 4:38 AM

My wife and I are thinking about retiring early, but we don't really have enough set aside to make it work. My brother-in-law is trying to convince me that Mexico is a great place to retire. He says it's inexpensive and very friendly toward American retirees. We've never been to Mexico, but it does sound nice. Does anyone else have any firsthand experience with this? Especially, how much a house would cost. I've seen a lot of web sites on the subject, but most of them seem like hype rather than reliable information. JW

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