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Finding New Friends in Retirement: Why Your Social Circle Needs a Plan Too

Finding New Friends in Retirement: Why Your Social Circle Needs a Plan Too

Finding New Friends in Retirement: Why Your Social Circle Needs a Plan TooJohn Anderson
Published on: 10/05/2026

Retirement can quietly shrink your social circle. Here's why it happens and three practical ways to build new friendships and connection into your retirement plan.

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The Financial Side of Relocating for Retirement: A State-by-State Checklist

The Financial Side of Relocating for Retirement: A State-by-State Checklist

The Financial Side of Relocating for Retirement: A State-by-State ChecklistJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 10/02/2026

Thinking about relocating in retirement? Here's the financial checklist — taxes, cost of living, healthcare, and moving costs — to work through before you commit to a new zip code.

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The Retirement Purpose Gap: What to Do With Your Time (and Yourself) Once the Paycheck Stops

The Retirement Purpose Gap: What to Do With Your Time (and Yourself) Once the Paycheck Stops

The Retirement Purpose Gap: What to Do With Your Time (and Yourself) Once the Paycheck StopsJohn Anderson
Published on: 09/21/2026

Retirement solves the money question for a lot of people, but not the purpose question. Here's how to think through structure, community, contribution, and identity once the job ends.

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IRMAA Explained: Why Medicare Premiums Jump With Income

IRMAA Explained: Why Medicare Premiums Jump With Income

IRMAA Explained: Why Medicare Premiums Jump With IncomeJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 09/16/2026

IRMAA can quietly raise your Medicare Part B and D premiums based on income from two years ago. Here's how the 2026 brackets work and what you can do about it.

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When One of You Retires Before the Other: A Couple's Guide to Staggered Retirement

When One of You Retires Before the Other: A Couple's Guide to Staggered Retirement

When One of You Retires Before the Other: A Couple's Guide to Staggered RetirementJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 09/14/2026

When one spouse retires before the other, the household's daily rhythm and income timeline both shift. Here's how couples can navigate the gap without friction.

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5 Ways to Build a Retirement You'll Actually Look Forward To

5 Ways to Build a Retirement You'll Actually Look Forward To

5 Ways to Build a Retirement You'll Actually Look Forward ToJohn Anderson
Published on: 09/10/2026

Retirement confidence is slipping nationally, but a great retirement is still very buildable. Five practical, values-first ways to design a retirement you'll actually enjoy — not just afford.

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