Retirement

by Drew Blankenship

60 With Only $2,000 Saved for Retirement: Is It Too Late to Turn Things Around? Turning 60 with only $2,000 saved for retirement can produce an uncomfortable realization: there probably isn’t en... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Helping an Adult Child Who Lost a Job: The Support Choices That Quietly Wreck Your Own Retirement When your adult child calls to say they’ve lost their job, the instinct to help can be immediate. You may have sav... read the story

by James Hendrickson

September Social Security Payments Begin This Week: First Checks Hit Wednesday September 9, 2026 The first large wave of September Social Security retirement payments lands Wednesday, September 9, for beneficiaries bo... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

$3,333 a Month for Retirement? These 12 Small Towns Make the Math More Manageable Could you retire on $40,000 a year? Break that number into a monthly budget, and you’re working with about $3,333 ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

What Does the Average American Over 60 Live on Each Month? Ask how much the average American over 60 lives on each month, and you’ll hear numbers ranging from $2,000 to $8,0... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

When Is It Finally Okay for Retirees to Stop Saving Money? Saving money becomes almost automatic after decades of being told to prepare for retirement. Then retirement actually ar... read the story

by Barbara Friedberg

Retirees: What To Do When You Have Enough? (And Why It’s More Complicated Than You Think) Many retirees await the day they can say, “I have enough.” But the reality of having enough money to retire often ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

What Does a “Comfortable Retirement” Actually Cost When the House Is Already Paid Off? Paying off the mortgage before retirement sounds like crossing the biggest expense off your list, and it certainly can t... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Retired With a Mortgage? Ask These 7 Questions Before Using Savings to Pay It Off Entering retirement with a mortgage can feel uncomfortable, especially for someone who spent decades believing the house... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

5 Money Moves to Make in the First 30 Days After You Retire The first month of retirement can feel strangely quiet after decades of paychecks, work schedules, and automatic payroll... read the story