Use opportunities, in person and online, to showcase your talents. It’s OK to brag about yourself to those who might help you fulfill your retirement dreams. Staying in close contact with family and friends will also help you maintain your health both physically and mentally and can aid in fighting off any blues that may arise once you are retired. You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP. Lists of retirement advice for the year to come generally all sound the same—but that’s not the case this year.
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Of course, that’s easier said than done, especially when it comes to the stock market. While that’s a normal reaction, selling out may be the worst thing you can do since you can miss out on recouping those losses if there is an upswing. Decreasing debt increases your net worth, so, over time, do what you can to pay down your mortgage, pay off your car loan and reduce any credit card debt. At the same time, consider cutting back on some of your expenses. The lower your expenses the more you’re worth — and the more you can save. There… Read More