Donna Freedman
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7 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security Early (opens the original)
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Some people believe in starting to collect Social Security as early as possible, which is generally at age 62. “Live while it is yet possible to live!” the early birds cry. “After all, I could die tomorrow, and then the government will keep my money.” What’s more likely is that you’ll live a lot longer than 62. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the average woman reaching the age of 65 today will live until nearly 87. The average man who is 65 today can expect to live until a
Before You Toss Those Nearly Empty Condiments, Try These Tricks to Use Every Last Drop (opens the original)
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Our fridge door is full of jars and bottles, some of which look odd. For example, the contents of a spicy brown mustard bottle may seem pale and grainy, or there might be a jar of brine without any pickles. A small jar of homemade jam looks all but empty; so does a bottle of ranch dressing. When these and other condiments run low, we turn them into something else. If a mayonnaise jar has shoulders that keep us from getting all of it — even with a spatula — we take that as a personal challenge. T
5 of the Best Places to Retire in Alaska — and Why You Should Consider the State (opens the original)
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Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Alaska had the country’s largest population of young folks who came from somewhere else. Some came with the military, and many others headed north to hit it rich during the pipeline era. Like everyone else, they got older. And quite a few of them are sticking around, according to a 2023 analysis from The Washington Post. It’s true that the Last Frontier is mostly cold and remote, although southeast Alaska has a climate similar to that of the Pacific Northwest. In fac
6 Reasons to Keep an Emergency Fund in Retirement (Especially on a Fixed Income) (opens the original)
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Throughout your working years, your emergency fund probably saved your bacon more than once. Car repairs, temporary unemployment, insurance deductibles and copays — having a pool of liquid cash certainly helps you paper over the rough spots in life. Question: Do you think those rough spots magically disappear during retirement? Maybe your golden years will be charmed, with everything happening as it should. No unexpected illnesses, property tax rate hikes or major home repairs, and your Social S
6 Freezer Habits That Help You Stretch Every Dollar You Spend on Groceries (opens the original)
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Americans are spending a lot on groceries, with food prices up 33% since 2019. But if you plan well and utilize your freezer, you can put plenty of wiggle room into your food budget. You probably can’t negotiate your rent or your car payment. But you can almost certainly reduce how much you’ll spend to feed yourself. Freezers let you stock up on great grocery deals, and when well-stocked, they can also help you cut back on pricey takeout meals. The following tactics will set you up for freezer —
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