News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement

By Alessandra Malito

Retirement news and analysis

From MarketWatch:

Terrible money takes you might hear over the holidays: Tis the season for holiday gatherings and, in some cases, money talks. Here is how to prepare.

Before you spend a nickel on Black Friday, know your ‘number’: Ready to shop during this consumer holiday? You will be after reading this.

The new Rolling Stones tour will be brought to you by AARP: Here’s the unexpected sponsor of the rock and roll band’s latest tour.

Also on MarketWatch:

Unnecessary medical tests can be risky, stressful, and expensive: How to avoid them

Dump your bonds, this new research says

What’s the best free online retirement calculator? And how do you plan for all possible outcomes?

Would you lend your mom your fortune? Estate planning with a twist.

Just in time for Thanksgiving: Cutting calories by just 12% can slow aging and make you healthier

That may not be your daughter crying on the phone. Here’s what to know about AI-powered scams.

Can you make money from multilevel marketing? Your accountant says no.

More in retirement news:

Florida retirement dream dying for seniors who can’t afford cost of living (FOX 13)

Chiefs star Travis Kelce has been thinking a lot about retirement: ‘More than anyone could ever imagine’ (CBS Sports)

Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo announces retirement after three decades in Congress (AP)

U.K. retirement industry skeptical of government’s ‘pot for life’ proposal (Pensions & Investments)

Research and Insight:

6 Tax-Reduction Strategies for Retirement (Barron’s)

Can You Safely Spend More Early in Retirement? (Morningstar)

Retirement Benefits: A Talent Magnet for the Construction Industry (ADP)

500 Connecticut Educators Tell Congress How Social Security Penalties Threaten Their Retirement (Connecticut Education Association)

Procrastinating on Retirement Saving Leads to Trouble (Center for Retirement Research at Boston College)

To share with your family, friends and clients:

Good manners still matter as you get older: 4 etiquette tips for retirees

IBM’s new 401(k) strategy could threaten retirement plans for its workers

I’m 60 with $6,100-a-month in Social Security disability and a pension. I want my money to work for 20 years — what do you recommend?

Inflation adjustments won’t save you from paying taxes on 85% of your Social Security benefit

How to compare Medicare plans and pick the best one for you

What if you live to be 100? Seven ways to improve aging for everyone.

-Alessandra Malito

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