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Here's how Americans are letting nearly $5 trillion go to waste

Americans' false sense of wealth creation could be costing them a comfortable retirement.

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Rapid City's town square in South Dakota, which is a nice retirement possibility.

The 5 best states to retire to that AREN'T Florida or Arizona
South Dakota for retirement? Why not? And four other surprising but smart choices.

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7 401(k) Rules You Should Know by Heart
Unless you're financially independent, you need to take control of your financial future.

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3 reverse mortgage misunderstandings that could cost you
Making these mistakes could leave you without payments ... or a house.

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Social security for couples is complex times two.

2 Social Security strategies for 1 couple to optimize benefits
You might also consider using a Social Security calculator such as that found at AARP.

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Giving money to your parents could make them dependent forever.

If your parents can't afford to retire, giving them money won't help
Hey, adult kids of struggling retirees, don't be a martyr. Lend a hand, not a handout.

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Ready to retire? Not until you read this!
Some people end up retiring before they're ready, which can wreak havoc.

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Over 50? Here's why you'd better not lose your job
Older workers have a lot more to lose if they find themselves unemployed.

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Don't jump into retirement,' phase' into it with part-time strategy
Transitioning from full-time work to retiree can be easier with a middle step: Part-timer.

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Calculating Social Security can be complicated.

How working while on Social Security affects your benefit
Do my yearly earnings after age 62 factor toward the 35 years where I earned the most?

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