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Many people I work with do not desire to quit working completely. I think the phrase "work optional" is so much more accurate than retirement.

My dad retired last year, and he's now working 2 part-time jobs. They keep him active and social. The author's dad retired last year from the insurance job he'd been working for 30 years. At 65, he was ready. However, he wasn't ready to be done working, and he now has two part-time jobs. They keep him active and social, and he loves having the extra money.

You’re Using AI — But Are You Using It Well? 3 Steps To Consider The pace of AI development means even the well-informed feel left behind. Gen-AI can be transformational only if we learn to master it. Steps to take in your AI journey.

Private Assets May Soon Be an Option in 401(k)s. Should You Invest? Approach private assets in your 401(k) with caution: Retirement savers may gain access to bigger returns in investments like private equity and debt funds, but it can come with steeper costs, greater risk and less liquidity. Here is what to know.

Where you choose to live after your military career is over has a big impact on the cost of living. While it doesn't cover state veteran's benefits this is a good cost of living article.

If you want to save money, move to Tennessee. Here's how the other 49 states match up. Based on seven metrics, Bankrate found that Tennessee is the easiest state to save money. It ranked states using tax burdens, cost of living, and other measures. Saving money can be easier in the South and tougher in Hawaii and the Northeast.