Article Excerpt: "...What is the average retirement income for a single person? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median income for nonfamily households, 65 years and over, is $27,413 (2023). The mean income is $44,474. ..."
Article Excerpt: "...when I asked my wife if we could have some of my friends come for a small gathering at our house, her response was a big NO, the reason being that she had had previous parties for her parents and siblings for other occasions and didn’t feel that celebrating my retirement was necessary. At that moment, I felt totally unvalued, and I never brought the subject up again. However, it surprised me that three weeks later, my wife was the key organizer for a retirement party for a member of her church, in which I saw her put in a lot of effort and time organizing something for someone unrelated to her. ..."
Article Excerpt: "...The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying his retirement might seem unbelievable—but unfortunately, it isn’t relegated only to fiction. It’s a cold reality for many retirees. ...It’s important to remember that this is the money you’ve spent years toiling over and protecting. Now, during a long and happy retirement, is the time to put that money and free time to good use, funneling both resources into your version of a life well-lived. ...
Article Excerpt: "...Regrets included retiring too early, taking Social Security benefits prematurely, and draining retirement savings too quickly. Others said unpreventable life events like a spouse's death or medical emergency set them back. Many wished they held onto jobs longer or better understood how sudden costs could hurt their wallets. And a few talked about finding community — and themselves — in retirement. ..."
Article Excerpt: "...The annual federal benefits open season running from next Monday (November 11) through December 9 will offer the usual range of choices in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and also notably will start the transition of Postal Service employees and retirees into the new Postal Service Health Benefits program beginning in January. ..."
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Article Excerpt: "...Why Use Self Lock? Employment-related identity fraud could mean that someone else is working under your identity and using your SSN. If this happens, someone else’s wages could be reported in your name to the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration, and other authorities. By using Self Lock, you can block someone from committing this fraud if they start working for an E-Verify employer. Even if you are not currently working, you may want to protect your SSN and identity with Self Lock. How to Use Self Lock
To access Self Lock, you must be logged in to your myE-Verify account.
To lock your SSN, you must select and answer three challenge questions. Select questions you can easily answer, because you will need to answer them again to verify your identity if you receive an E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation (mismatch) due to Self Lock.
If you are about to start a new job with an E-Verify employer, you should log into your account and unlock your SSN."