Simply put, it’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. For some, this can seem like a stressful task. But the better prepared you are by starting to save early and organizing your paperwork, the easier the transition will be. From fun adventures to unforeseen bumps in the road, we’ve listed a few of our helpful tips to plan for a retirement that can handle anything life throws your way. Get Your Estate Plan in Order While we hope you’ll be happily and healthily traveling the world in your post-work life, it’s just as important to
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Archives for Retirement
Why Staying Social is Important for Seniors
They say with age comes wisdom, but what they don’t tell you is that there will also be a whole new set of challenges to face in the later years of being an adult.
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Ways to Save Money During Retirement
After working a nine-to-five job for so long, it’s no surprise that many Americans are looking forward to the day they retire.
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High School Students Nationwide Are Hosting Senior Citizen Proms
Intergenerational proms are becoming quite popular these days, as high school seniors and college students seek to bridge the gap between older citizens in the community and the youth. And judging by the response to the events we’ve seen at Freedom Home Care, senior proms aren’t just a fad or a craze. They’re really all about making a connection despite our generational differences. That was the purpose of the “Hooray For Hollywood” themed event put on by Tri-M Music, Art Honors Society, and Choral Ensemble students at New Milford High School. – a tradition that is has been going strong
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Tips To Prevent Identity Theft for Seniors
Identity theft. It’s something most people think could never happen to them. Until it actually happens. According to nationwide surveys we’ve come across at Freedom Home Care nationwide, 26 percent of Americans have been the victim of telemarketing schemes in their lifetime. Nearly 57 percent of people over 50 years of age lose $40 billion to telemarketing fraud each year, and baby boomers are the main target for criminals who commit investment fraud. Experian Credit Bureau says reports of identity theft involving tax returns and medical care are the fastest growing cases in America. Unfortunately, individuals who defraud unsuspecting seniors
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Tips To Reduce Monthly Expenses During Retirement
Those of us here at Freedom Home Care know how hard you’ve worked to build up your nest egg for your children’s education, emergencies, and your retirement. So you’ve contributed to your 401K, participated in your company’s pension plan, and put money into an IRA in order to save up for the future. If you’re currently in retirement or at least thinking about it, there are a few things you may want to consider to ensure the continual grow of your personal wealth. Determine the Right Time to Collect Social Security For You Decide carefully how and when you
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