TED Talks
TED: An alternative to the "midlife crisis" | Chip Conley
Midlife doesn't have to be a scary time, says entrepreneur Chip Conley. In this short yet profound talk, he takes inspiration from the natural world to reframe our 40s, 50s and 60s as a transitional stage that's full of grace and beauty...
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Goodbye, SOFIA, the Telescope That Actually Flew
In 1997, NASA bought a Boeing 747SP for what might be both a super cool and super absurd purpose. Turn it into SOFIA, a flying telescope.
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TED: How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement | Riley Moynes
Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes explains the four...
TED Talks
TED: An honest look at the personal finance crisis | Elizabeth White
Millions of baby boomers are moving into their senior years with empty pockets and declining choices to earn a living. And right behind them is a younger generation facing the same challenges. In this deeply personal talk, author...
SciShow
Why Do Manatees Die When Power Plants Shut Down?
While the Florida manatee is threatened by human activity in a myriad of ways, perhaps the most surprising among those threats is the closing of aging power plants.
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Daniel Goldstein: The battle between your present and future self
Every day, we make decisions that have good or bad consequences for our future selves. (Can I skip flossing just this one time?) Daniel Goldstein makes tools that help us imagine ourselves over time, so that we make smart choices for...
TED Talks
Wendy De La Rosa: 3 psychological tricks to help you save money
We all want to save more money -- but overall, people today are doing less and less of it. Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa studies how everyday people make decisions to improve their financial well-being. What she's found can help...
Curated Video
The 'Die With Zero' Retirement Strategy That’s Changing Lives
New ReviewThe 'Die With Zero' Rule of Retirement
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Plan Ahead: 7 Milestone Ages That Guide Your Retirement Success
The Seven Key Milestone Ages in Retirement
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'I spent it all on vacations and snowboarding’
While it may be decades away, we hear how some young Canadians feel about retirement
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How to Find More Money to Save
Howcast - Saving money can be a challenge. The secret is two-fold: uncover new sources of "found money" and then make that cash, as well as whatever you’re already saving, work harder for you. Here’s how to do it.
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How to Not Run Out of Money in Retirement
Howcast - Worried about outliving your savings? Consider investing in a fixed annuity so you'll have guaranteed income for life. Here's how it works.
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How to Get the Most from Your Employer's Retirement Plan
Howcast - Don't miss any opportunities to maximize your savings! Here's how you can take advantage of programs offered by your employer to make your money work harder for you.
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How to Prepare for a Financial Advice Session
Howcast - The first step toward lifelong financial security is having a plan. And the best way to create a solid plan is with the help of an objective advisor.
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How to Plan for Your Financial Future
Howcast - Planning for your financial future doesn't have to be intimidating. Here are some simple steps to build lifelong income.
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How to Roll Over Funds into an IRA
Howcast - Simplify your financial planning and take charge of your future by rolling over funds from old retirement plans -- like a 401(k) from a former job -- into a single Individual Retirement Account, or IRA. Here's how.
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What Is an IRA?
Howcast - Learn about IRAs --Individual Retirement Accounts -- in this Howcast video with expert Gregory McGraime.
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What Is a Roth IRA?
Howcast - Learn about Roth IRAs in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.
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What Is a Rollover IRA?
Howcast - Learn about Rollover IRAs in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.
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What Is a 401(k)?
Howcast - Learn about 401(k) plans in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.
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What Are Social Security Retirement Benefits?
Howcast - Learn about Social Security retirement benefits in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.
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What Is a Pension?
Howcast - Learn about pensions in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.
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What Is an Annuity?
Howcast - Learn what an annuity is in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.
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Planning And Preparing For Retirement
As you inch closer to retirement, here are three big-picture things you need to think through to be financially and emotionally prepared.