Retirement Life
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Goodwill: Thrift and Grift
The business plan is genius in its simplicity: collect used goods on a massive scale and resell them. Most of us have interacted with Goodwill Industries at some point — dropping off a bag of old clothes after cleaning out a closet, or browsing the racks for a vintage find or a few budget-friendly basics. Continue reading
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Minimize Investment Fees: Warren Buffett’s Key Advice
A low-cost index fund is the most sensible equity investment for the great majority of investors — — — Warren Buffett Warren Buffett’s reign as America’s preeminent investor is ending as he steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at year’s end. His legacy can be measured not only by the incredible long-term success of Continue reading
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Is Pfizer Your Next Retirement Income Stream? Why Jim Cramer Calls It a “Bond Proxy”
If you’re building a retirement portfolio, you’re likely focused on two things: stability and income. While traditional bonds offer stability, their current yields can be disappointing. Projected rate cuts make it even more difficult for those of us searching for yield. CNBC personality Jim Cramer recently offered a solution. The bombastic—and sometimes controversial—financial commentator dubbed Continue reading
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Turn a Modest Income Into a Retirement Game Plan: 4 Pillars of Financial Freedom
Every day on the internet, there’s a new promise of overnight wealth — crypto hacks, passive income blueprints, or side hustles that supposedly pay more than a full-time job. These get-rich-quick schemes are flashy, addictive, and often misleading. Most are clickbait nonsense. For those of us building real, lasting financial security, the path still runs Continue reading
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Costco to Open 6 New Warehouses in March 2025
What better place for a senior citizen to wander around at 2 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon? Fill up on free samples or even get a giant hot dog and a soda for $1.50. Life is good when you know how to live it! The giant retailer is expanding. Costco, the popular wholesale membership company, operates Continue reading
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“Vaccine Hesitancy Persists: 60% of Americans Say ‘Probably Not’ to COVID Shot!”
On October 3rd, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation for the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination. Here is what the CDC website says about who should get the vaccine: Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine. more: The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from severe illness, Continue reading
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Aldi’s Rise: How the Grocery Chain is Capturing Market Share
A recent article in the Supermarket News made the claim that someone from roughly 25% of all American households has visited an Aldi location. Two out of every five customers in 2024 were new to the company. Aldi is clearly in a growth phase. Continue reading
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