by 65nation | Apr 17, 2026 | Finance
Everyone loves the idea that retirement means spending less. No more dry cleaning bills. No more gas money for the daily commute. No more grabbing lunch near the office. And yes, some expenses really do drop. But a few others have a way of quietly climbing just when...
by 65nation | Apr 16, 2026 | Finance
Remember when a brand-new car cost around $21,000? That was 2001. Today, the average new vehicle carries a sticker price of $51,440, according to Kelley Blue Book data from February 2026. That is a 139 percent jump in just 25 years. To put that in perspective: the...
by 65nation | Apr 15, 2026 | Finance
Retirement used to mean stepping away from work for good. But that picture has changed dramatically and a new Pew Research Center study shows just how much. As of 2023, nearly one in five adults ages 65 and older were still working. That is double the share who were...
by 65nation | Apr 14, 2026 | Finance
Where you retire matters more than ever. Healthcare and housing costs keep climbing, and every dollar counts when you are living on a fixed income. Here is one way to stretch your Social Security check further: move to a state that does not tax it. Right now, nine...
by 65nation | Apr 13, 2026 | Finance
A lot of people assume that if they want more money saved for retirement, they have to keep grinding away at a full-time job. But that may not be true at all. Norm Cauntay, a certified financial planner at Edward Jones, says there are three practical paths to building...
by 65nation | Apr 12, 2026 | Finance
The grocery store is not your friend. Every aisle, every display, and every price tag is designed to get more money out of your cart. When you’re on a fixed income, that game gets expensive fast. The good news? A few smart habits can put you back in charge. Here...
