Why Retirees Are Prime MLM Targets and How to Spot It

Why Retirees Are Prime MLM Targets and How to Spot It

Most of us know to hang up on fake IRS calls and delete phishing emails. But there is a financial threat that is harder to recognize, because it usually does not look like a scam at all. Multi-level marketing companies, or MLMs, are showing up more and more in the...
Costco Membership Perks That Save Seniors Real Money

Costco Membership Perks That Save Seniors Real Money

Most of us think of Costco as the place to grab a giant bag of coffee and a flat of soup cans. But if you are retired and watching every dollar, your membership card opens a few doors you might not know about. A standard membership runs $65 a year. The executive tier...
Turn Your Hobby Into Extra Cash in Retirement

Turn Your Hobby Into Extra Cash in Retirement

You spent decades getting really good at something. So why not let it pay you a little in retirement? More and more retirees are turning longtime hobbies into side hustles that bring in extra money and a renewed sense of purpose. Some are earning hundreds of dollars a...
Selling Your Home Won’t Cut Your Social Security

Selling Your Home Won’t Cut Your Social Security

You have been thinking about selling the house. Maybe you want to downsize, or move closer to family, or free up some cash. But a question keeps nagging at you: could a home sale put your Social Security at risk? The short answer is no. For most retirees, selling your...
3 Strategies to Make Retirement Savings Last

3 Strategies to Make Retirement Savings Last

Here is something most of us think about at some point: what if the money runs out before we do? It is one of the most common worries in retirement. The encouraging news is that making your savings last is less about cutting everything out and more about spending with...