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		<title>Reverse Mortgage For Retirees</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2010/04/15/reverse-mortgage-for-retirees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A reverse mortgage is just one of the many options available for retirees to gather additional funds from their home equity in case they might need them. Essentially, a reverse mortgage is a loan taken out from the equity of your own home. The only difference is that the homeowner does not pay for the loan during his or her lifetime as long as the owner has not sold it and is still living in it. Payment of the loan starts either when the homeowner dies or when the said property is sold.How Rever...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A reverse mortgage is just one of the many options available for retirees to gather additional funds from their home equity in case they might need them. Essentially, a reverse mortgage is a loan taken out from the equity of your own home. The only difference is that the homeowner does not pay for the loan during his or her lifetime as long as the owner has not sold it and is still living in it. Payment of the loan... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2010/04/15/reverse-mortgage-for-retirees/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Common Retirement Mistakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Retirement is something that many hardworking people are anticipating as they reach the twilight years. Some may anticipate it with excitement or some may dread it the nearer it comes. It all depends on how people prepare for their retirement that will form their own outlook about this always interesting subject.The thing is some people simply dread retirement because they feel that they are quite unprepared for it. Facing a time when they will no longer work and yet may require some form of inc...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Retirement is something that many hardworking people are anticipating as they reach the twilight years. Some may anticipate it with excitement or some may dread it the nearer it comes. It all depends on how people prepare for their retirement that will form their own outlook about this always interesting subject.
The thing is some people simply dread retirement because they feel that they are quite unprepared for i... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2010/02/08/common-retirement-mistakes/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Common Scams Targeting Seniors</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/12/21/common-scams-targeting-seniors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seniors become an attractive target for various scams. Many scammers consider them as low-risk high reward targets. They usually have money available in their retirement funds and are considered gullible enough to be scammed. Most seniors also rarely report being victims of fraud or scams mainly because they just to no have the time or the effort to do so. Most of them would rather let it go and hope for the best. But the best way for seniors not to be scammed is by knowing what these scammers a...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Seniors become an attractive target for various scams. Many scammers consider them as low-risk high reward targets. They usually have money available in their retirement funds and are considered gullible enough to be scammed. 
Most seniors also rarely report being victims of fraud or scams mainly because they just to no have the time or the effort to do so. Most of them would rather let it go and hope for the best.... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/12/21/common-scams-targeting-seniors/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Catching Up On Retirement Planning</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/12/09/catching-up-on-retirement-planning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 	 	  If you have realized that you have been a bit late from planning for your retirement, then you may just have a lot of catching up to do. The best time would've have been starting 10 to 15 years ago. The next best time you will ever have is now. If you plan to do better on your retirement planning, here are some tips that might just help you save more out of what you earn right now.   Know Your Options If you wish to do a better job planning for your retirement from now on, then you might w...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have realized that you have been a bit late from planning for your retirement, then you may just have a lot of catching up to do. The best time would&#8217;ve have been starting 10 to 15 years ago. The next best time you will ever have is now. If you plan to do better on your retirement planning, here are some tips that might just help you save more out of what you earn right now.
 
Know Your Options
If you ... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/12/09/catching-up-on-retirement-planning/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Common Mistakes in Writing a Will</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/11/16/common-mistakes-in-writing-a-will/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A will is an important document in estate planning. It will help provide the instructions for what an individual may wish for his or her estate and assets in case of death. Not preparing a will can be a very grave mistake for any person who wish to ensure that his or her estate goes to the right people. Here are other common mistakes that may also occur especially when trying to prepare a will.Failure To Update A WillEveryone may already be aware that there's nothing permanent in this life excep...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A will is an important document in estate planning. It will help provide the instructions for what an individual may wish for his or her estate and assets in case of death. Not preparing a will can be a very grave mistake for any person who wish to ensure that his or her estate goes to the right people. Here are other common mistakes that may also occur especially when trying to prepare a will.
Failure To Update A ... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/11/16/common-mistakes-in-writing-a-will/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Health Insurance in Early Retirement</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/03/19/health-insurance-in-early-retirement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting health insurance is an important issue and concern for early retirees. Considering that advancing age can put them at a greater risk of developing health disorders and ailments, having an extensive health insurance coverage can help in giving them some peace of mind. This would also help ensure that they are substantially covered and not be worried about having to bear certain medical costs. Here are some tips to guide retirees concerning health insurance issues. Early Retiree TipsEarly ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting health insurance is an important issue and concern for early retirees. Considering that advancing age can put them at a greater risk of developing health disorders and ailments, having an extensive health insurance coverage can help in giving them some peace of mind. This would also help ensure that they are substantially covered and not be worried about having to bear certain medical costs. Here are some t... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/03/19/health-insurance-in-early-retirement/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Understanding Stocks</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/03/18/understanding-stocks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stocks have become a common form of investment for many people especially for those preparing to retire. But a lot still may not understand it quite fully. That can be a problem since it takes a good understanding of how stocks work in order to profit from it as an investment opportunity. Here is a basic understanding of what stocks are. Basic DefinitionIn business or finance, stock is a unit or share of ownership on a certain company. The term "share" is sometimes used in place of the word stoc...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Stocks have become a common form of investment for many people especially for those preparing to retire. But a lot still may not understand it quite fully. That can be a problem since it takes a good understanding of how stocks work in order to profit from it as an investment opportunity. Here is a basic understanding of what stocks are. 
Basic Definition
In business or finance, stock is a unit or share of ownershi... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/03/18/understanding-stocks/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What Are Dividends?</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/03/18/what-are-dividends/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dividends refer to the portion of what a company earns for a certain period that is returned to its shareholders. When a certain company earns profits for a certain period, usually a year, a part of the profits is being shared to owners of the company's stocks which represent a stake in the said company. In simple terms, the dividend is the earnings of a share of stock that is paid accordingly to the amount of shares owned by the stockholder. Modes of Dividend PaymentDifferent types of dividends...]]></description>
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Dividends refer to the portion of what a company earns for a certain period that is returned to its shareholders. When a certain company earns profits for a certain period, usually a year, a part of the profits is being shared to owners of the company&#8217;s stocks which represent a stake in the said company. 
In simple terms, the dividend is the earnings of a share of stock that is paid accordingly to the amount... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/03/18/what-are-dividends/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long-Term Care Insurance Options</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/03/10/long-term-care-insurance-options/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Securing a long-term care insurance is important as you grow older. This is because you will be needing help when it comes to your finances and daily living when you retire. Nursing homes can be one of the possible alternatives. But it is costly: the bills may range up to $70,00 to $90,000.MedicaidWith such high a cost for long-term care, it may be better to seek for another cost efficient alternative. One of them is Medicaid. Unlike Medicare, this can cover long-term care costs. The only thing ...]]></description>
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Securing a long-term care insurance is important as you grow older. This is because you will be needing help when it comes to your finances and daily living when you retire. 
Nursing homes can be one of the possible alternatives. But it is costly: the bills may range up to $70,00 to $90,000.
Medicaid
With such high a cost for long-term care, it may be better to seek for another cost efficient alternative. One of t... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/03/10/long-term-care-insurance-options/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ways to Invest for Retirement</title>
		<link>http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/02/16/ways-to-invest-for-retirement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are generally two types of investing. One is active investing, the other, passive investing. For those who like to invest at a young age, they can try either of the two. Below is an example of what differentiates active investors and passive investors. Active investingActive investors are those who invest in the market and always depend on the right market timing. They always try to use strategies like investment selection and other market investment tactics. Here are a variety of ways tha...]]></description>
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There are generally two types of investing. One is active investing, the other, passive investing. For those who like to invest at a young age, they can try either of the two. Below is an example of what differentiates active investors and passive investors. 
Active investing
Active investors are those who invest in the market and always depend on the right market timing. They always try to use strategies like inv... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.retirementincome.com/2009/02/16/ways-to-invest-for-retirement/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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