Learning to live well on less. Tips from successful retirees
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Successful retirees offer tips on how to achieve financial stability by learning how to get along well on less income. While many find the transition from being a wage earner to retiree difficult, some are able to live well on smaller budgets through a careful assessment of their priorities, wise investment, meticulous spending, a part-time job or a combination of these strategies.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1997
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Investing to beat inflation
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A good portfolio can insure investors against inflation. One of the best consists of two $10,000 two-year Treasury bond ladder with a 6.3% yield, two $10,000 five-year notes with a 6.5% yield, two 10-year notes with a 6.9% yield, and diversified mutual funds. This would give 8.3% returns annually.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1996
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One family's pre-retirement timetable
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Teachers Sarah and Gary Spring of Maine are planning early retirement. Their financial resources, timetable, and income needs are discussed.
Publication Name: New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 2001
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