10 Retirement Websites Your Should Bookmark


Hi Reader,

Social Security, Medicare, old retirement accounts, long-term care, and even your credit report can all raise questions as retirement gets closer.

Knowing where to find reliable information can make those decisions feel much more manageable.

"Part of having better conversations is having better information."

ERIC BLAKE

10 Retirement Websites Every Woman Should Bookmark

In this episode, I share 10 websites I believe every woman should bookmark for retirement planning.

I explain where to review Social Security records, understand Medicare, search for forgotten retirement accounts and unclaimed property, research long-term care and caregiving resources, check a financial professional’s background, and review your credit reports.

My goal is to help you gather useful information, spot anything that may need attention, and ask better questions before making important retirement decisions.

Key points:

  • How to review your Social Security earnings record, benefit estimates, and other important account information
  • Where to learn about Medicare coverage, enrollment, costs, and free local health insurance counseling resources
  • How to search for forgotten 401(k)s, pensions, bank accounts, checks, insurance proceeds, and other property
  • Where to find caregiving and long-term care resources and understand services that may be available locally
  • How to check financial professionals and credit reports for disclosures, errors, unfamiliar accounts, or concerns
  • And more!

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There are many important milestones that you need to keep in mind. Eligibility requirements often depend on year of birth, residency, or other personal circumstances. With these variables, it can be difficult to track and recall how your age opens or closes planning opportunities.

In response to this challenge, we’ve created the “Important Milestones” resource.

It covers ages that affect:

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