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Searching for the ideal retirement venue can feel daunting, given that there are so many variables to consider. One starting point is new research from AARP's Public Policy Institute. It recently announced the 100 top-scoring livable communities across the U.S., a part of the AARP Livability Index™ Top 100.

Though many people spend their working years fantasizing about retirement and decades of relaxation, a recent study by Empower on redefining the ideal retirement finds that many still want to continue working.

Recent research from the Angus Reid Institute shows that half of Canadians don’t have a will. Even among those aged 55 to 64, only 49% of Canadians say they have an up-to-date will. Writing a will is easy to put off. After all, thinking about death is uncomfortable, and some believe mortality is far off. Others may feel they don’t have enough assets to make a will necessary. Given the unpredictability of life, it’s a crucial document for all adults. A will allows you to protect and support loved ones, ensures that minor children are cared for by guardians that you pick and that your assets are

In ranking U.S. states’ retirement friendliness, Bankrate looked at an array of factors—affordability, overall well-being, the cost and quality of healthcare, weather, and crime.

Realizing that you gave remote access to your computer to a scammer can be upsetting and embarrassing.

The Canadian wildfires that blanketed New York City in smoke last month serve as a reminder that even if you live outside wildfire-prone areas, air quality and your health can be affected. Here are nine tips to protect yourself during future wildfires and improve indoor air quality. 1. Air quality report card. Get a sense of the overall health of the air by reading "State of the Air," the American Lung Association's annual national air quality ( https://www.lung.org/research/sota ) "report card." It grades cities and counties based on their scores for ozone, year-round particle pollution, and

Problems managing money—missed mortgage or tax payments, unpaid and unopened bills, for instance—are often early indications of cognitive decline you may notice in a loved one. It also may signal that your parents or loved one needs help managing their finances. Other behaviors to watch for, according to the National Institute on Aging, include: Lots of new purchases on a credit card Unusual new merchandise Money is missing from the person’s bank account Also, watch for signs that your loved one has been scammed or financially abused. They may include: Signatures on checks or papers that don’t

A recent Bankrate survey showed that 68% of parents are helping to support an adult child. Those parents often sacrifice their long-term financial stability to help their kids. Here are four tips from Bank of America to help your kids reach financial independence. Show your kids how to develop and stick to a budget. Explain that they shouldn't take on new debt but focus on paying down existing debt. Discuss which expenses they can trim or eliminate to put the money toward their debt. Discuss career goals and income plans and encourage them to take a part-time job or internship to help them

A strong password is an excellent first step in keeping your personal information, email, and financial accounts safe.

If inflation and a chilly stock market are making you nervous about the viability of your long-term financial plan, you're not alone. Even millionaires say they're feeling pinched, and some no longer feel confident that they're prepared for retirement, according to "The Million Dollar Question," a global survey by Natixis Investment Managers. Some millionaires, 35% of survey respondents, said they'd need a miracle to secure retirement. In the report, investment advisors outline the top five mistakes investors make in their retirement plans. Here are three to avoid: 1. Inflation – Don't