November 16, 2020
Your weekly link to news and information from credible newspaper
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Five Important Questions About Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine: Pfizer’s announcement on Monday that its COVID-19 shot appears to keep nine in 10 people from getting the disease sent its stock price rocketing. Many news reports described the vaccine as if it were our deliverance from the pandemic, even though few details were released. Kaiser Health News, Nov. 11.
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Are You More Likely to Be SAD This Winter? If you suffer from seasonal depression and worry about your risk factors should you get the coronavirus, this winter could be tougher than usual. Next Avenue, Nov. 10.
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How Much Should You Withdraw from Retirement Savings Annually? We hear a lot — a lot! — about how much we should save for retirement. But people nearing retirement, and in retirement, are often perplexed about how much of their retirement savings they can afford to withdraw each year without running the risk of outliving their money. Next Avenue, Nov. 13.
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10 Ways to Save More for Retirement: Saving for retirement doesn't have to be a chore. A few small changes can result in a much bigger retirement account balance, given enough time to compound. U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 9.
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Are Your Retirement Savings Ahead of the Curve? It's difficult to determine exactly how much to save for retirement. Some people pick a round number, such as saving 10% or 15% of their salary, while others use an external cue, such as the amount of money that will be matched by an employer. U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 9.
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5 Important Tips For How To Retire Abroad: Florida and other U.S. states with large retirement communities may also be attractive due to the ease of building social connections. But when it comes to emotional and physical well-being, the variable nature of life abroad could have special benefits. Forbes, Nov. 12.
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Why it’s Important for Every Adult to Get a Will: There’s much to plan for in life — college, your wedding, your first child, life insurance — and with more than enough to keep you busy, it’s easy to forget about your will. After all, no one wants to sit around and dwell on their death, but it is perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Bankrate.com, Nov. 6.
The Best Online Will Making Programs: Rather than walking into an attorney's office and paying a high hourly rate, there are many online will options to help you create a will from the comfort of your own home at a reasonable price. U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 11.
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Estate Planning: Create Your Legacy: Times of uncertainty, like today’s global pandemic, can underscore just how important it is to have an estate plan. U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 9.
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Prayers and Grief Counseling After COVID: Trying to Aid Healing in Long-Term Care: A tidal wave of grief and loss has rolled through long-term care facilities as the coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 91,000 residents and staffers — nearly 40% of recorded COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. Kaiser Health News, Nov. 13.
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