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How Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Retirement Money

By Barb / June 16, 2025

You’ve probably noticed it at the bank. That CD rate that was practically zero for years? It’s finally offering something decent. Your savings account might even be paying a little…

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Stop Overpaying in Retirement

By Barb / June 2, 2025

You’ve Spent a Lifetime Earning—Now Use Senior Discounts to Keep More Retirement should be the time when your money works for you—not the other way around. But many retirees still…

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Don’t Retire Your Life Insurance Just Yet

By Barb / May 26, 2025

You’ve done the hard work—built your savings, paid off the mortgage, and prepared for a retirement you’ve earned. But as life shifts into this new phase, one financial tool often…

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3 Mistakes Retirees Make with Social Security and How to Avoid Them

By Barb / May 19, 2025

“Will my money last as long as I do?” It’s the question that keeps many retirees up at night. And when it comes to stretching your retirement dollars, few decisions…

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You’ve Spent Your Life Taking Care of Others—Now It’s Time to Take Care of You

By Barb / May 9, 2025

For decades, you’ve put everyone else first. You were the one who stayed up with sick kids, who managed the house while balancing work, who cared for aging parents without…

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Keep Your Retirement Strong in 2025 Despite Inflation

By Barb / May 5, 2025

You didn’t retire to pinch pennies. But here we are in 2025—groceries cost more, travel is pricier, and even a trip to the pharmacy can feel like it comes with…

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Medicare Mistakes That Are Costing Retirees Thousands

Medicare Mistakes That Are Costing Retirees Thousands

By Barb / March 31, 2025

Are You Overpaying Without Even Realizing It? Are you paying hundreds more than necessary for Medicare each month? Many retirees in Colorado Springs are—often without realizing it. That’s thousands of…

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Long-Term Care Is Expensive. Are You Ready for It?

By Barb / March 24, 2025

Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Long-Term Care Planning Most people don’t think about long-term care—until it’s too late. Maybe you’ve seen it happen to a friend or family member:…

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Declutter Your Retirement Finances in Just 7 Simple Steps

By Barb / March 3, 2025

Remember that satisfying feeling of finally organizing a messy kitchen drawer? Getting your retirement finances in order brings that same peace of mind—but it’s easy to put off. Whether you’ve…

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

By Barb / February 24, 2025

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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