If you’re tired of hearing the same advice (“start a side hustle”), try a different angle: recover money you’re already owed. Many seniors can boost their monthly breathing room by finding refunds, credits, unclaimed funds, and billing errors that quietly slip by. This approach...
People often talk about downsizing like a math problem: smaller home equals lower costs. Sometimes that’s true. But the deeper reason downsizing works for many older Americans is that it reduces mental and physical load. Less space can mean less maintenance, fewer repair surprises, and...
Two people can have similar savings and feel completely different: one calm, one anxious. Often the difference isn’t the amount of money, but whether their plan feels understandable and reliable. If expenses are unpredictable, accounts are scattered, or income feels unclear, the brain...
Getting laid off can feel like the floor drops out from under you. Even if you have savings, the uncertainty can trigger rushed decisions—like draining retirement accounts, racking up credit cards, or ignoring important paperwork. Career counselor–turned-coach advice tends to be consistent...
Many seniors want a little more income each month to stay comfortable—whether that means covering groceries, prescriptions, utility bills, or building a small cushion for unexpected expenses. The best money-making options aren’t the ones that demand long hours or high stress. They’re...