Midlife is filled with challenges and opportunities. Yes, you might be in the thick of paying for college, but soon all those other costs that come with kids should be behind you—or so you hope. And while losing your job may be a bigger risk now that you’re older, you’re also likely in your peak earning years.
When you’re making the most is also when you should try to save the most. Some 40% of successful savers—those who built nest eggs equivalent to 10 times pay—did so by saving 15% or more of their incomes for at least 10 years. Here’s how you can shore up your finances during the final push to retirement:
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How Augustus Caesar Became The Wealthiest Man to Ever Live
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New York City was a vastly different places in the 1950s and 60s. These black and white photos by Vivian Maier captured it perfectly.
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This Swiss Brown Ox is a Guinness Record Holder
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1967 Classic: Tommy James and The Shondells Live
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These Photos of 1920s Criminals are Fascinating
Through archival snippets, we uncover tales of deception, ambition, and survival, painting a vivid tableau of a bygone time where lawlessness wove its complex tapestry.
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Travel History With These Amazing Photos of Yesteryear
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8 Historical Misunderstandings of the First Christmas
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The English Samurai: The True History Behind 'Shogun'
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Monica Lewinsky: I Paid The Price of Shame...
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The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Army
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Dance Styles in the 1920 Were So Much FUN!
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This Man Will Teach You to Speak So You Are Always Heard
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These Are the MOST Beautiful & Famous European Crowns!
We're sure that you're well-versed in the history of European royals, but what do you know about the attribute that makes their reign legitimate - their CROWNS?
10 Truly Bizarre Facts About Life in Ancient Rome
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Fascinating - Real CIA Experiments of Psychic Powers
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These glorious photos show history in full color.
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She Will Never Forget Her Marriage Proposal. Ever.
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How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
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This Nonagenarian Gymnast Will Leave You Speechless
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When Deaf People Hear for the Very First Time...
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There is No Greater Blessing than Your Family
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Rare History: Watch as Helen Keller "Speaks"!
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