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The Hidden Costs of Healthcare in Retirement—and How to Plan for Them

By Barb | February 24, 2025
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That dream retirement home in Florida? The golf membership? Those plans might need a reality check. Take Tom and Susan, for example. Tom spent 30 years saving for his dream…

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10 Ways to Build Your Dream Retirement Together

By Barb | February 17, 2025
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Mike always imagined retirement filled with morning golf and road trips in their RV. Linda? She loved her job and wanted five more years at the office. If this sounds…

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How to Plan the Perfect Retirement Valentine’s Date on a Budget

By Barb | February 10, 2025
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Remember those early dating days? You’d spend hours picking the perfect outfit, your heart racing as you waited for that doorbell ring. Fast forward through decades of mortgage payments, kids’…

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