Retirement Directory
Retirement may either be a time of enjoyment and relaxation or a time of financial hardship. The biggest worry of most retirees is health care costs. Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are strained, making it difficult to get covered for the things you need. It's wise to plan ahead, talking with financial counselors, saving money, and setting up a retirement plan. Retirement also brings a change in your life that may affect your emotions and relationships. Retiring to a hobby or activities you and your family enjoy will help make the transition easier. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to plan for retirement, what to expect, how to prepare, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Family Life Cycle-Retirement or Senior Stage of Life
During the retirement phase of the family life cycle, many changes occur in your life. Welcoming new family members or seeing others leave your family is often a large part of this stage as your children marry or divorce or you become a grandparent. This stage can be a great adventure where you are free from the responsibilities of raising your children and can simply enjoy the fruits of your ...
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Family Life Cycle-Retirement or Senior Stage of Life
During the retirement phase of the family life cycle, many changes occur in your life. Welcoming new family members or seeing others leave your family is often a large part of this stage as your children marry or divorce or you become a grandparent. This stage can be a great adventure where you are free from the responsibilities of raising your children and can simply enjoy the fruits of your ...
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Medicare Coverage and Supplemental Plans
Do you know what Medicare covers and how to get supplemental insurance if you need it?
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Medicare Plan Ratings: Choosing the Best Plan
WebMD explains Medicare plan ratings and how to use them when shopping for a plan.
Features
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Financial Steps to Take When You're 65+
Here are 10 tips to make sure you're financially ready for retirement.
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Preparing for Retirement
Today's retirees can expect to be considerably more on their own than their parent's generation was, experts say.
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Having a Happy Retirement
When Saeed Amanullah retired seven years ago, he thought he had his life all figured out. Like many people hitting the retirement trail, he planned to do some consulting work and to go abroad to see the world.
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Make a Midlife Crisis Work for You
Part two of WebMD's Life After 40 series gives you step-by-step instructions to looking and feeling good after 40.