retirement

The year 2012 is coming to a close in only a few days, and the December lull is an excellent opportunity for soon-to-be retirees to start planning for their retirement.

Courtesy of USNews.com, follow these four tips to help pave the way for a stress-free retirement in the coming year:

As the holiday season approaches, many Baby Boomers and retirees look south for the winter to enjoy the warmer climate and sunny days.

But as reported recently by AARP, these ‘snowbirds’ can be in a vulnerable position when traveling to a new location, as they are often away from their core friends, family and familiar surroundings. And when they’re vulnerable, these Boomers and retirees can be easy picking for scammers.