3 Mistakes Middle-Class Americans Make When Preparing for Retirement, According to Financial Expert Kevin Burkle

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Retirement is coming soon for many, many Americans. In fact, a record high of 4.1 million Americans are expected to turn 65 in 2024. As that numbers grow, more and more people will be retiring, and that means they need to start preparing for retirement sooner rather than later. And most Americans are woefully unprepared … Read more

20 Luxuries That Were Attainable 50 Years Ago That Are Now Unaffordable For The Middle-Class

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Specific experiences and commodities from the past were part of everyday life, accessible to most, and cherished by many. Fast forward half a century, and you’ll find these once-common threads have become silken and exclusive, reserved for the wallets of the well-to-do. The landscape has shifted from leisure activities that bond families and friends to … Read more

8 Mistakes Middle-Class Military Retirees Make When Planning for Retirement

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Transitioning from military service to civilian life, subsequently followed by retirement, requires the same level of planning as any mission, flight or operation conducted while on active duty. Many service members suffer avoidable mistakes that needlessly jeopardize their future due to a lack of planning or situational awareness of benefits earned, change in pay status or laws … Read more