Sadly, government employees furloughed by the shutdown can’t save for retirement. What’s your excuse? Start by reading this week’s awesome links.

Before retiring, you better understand how Medicare works. Vanguard
Four things you need to know if you are retiring in 2019. The Street
The secret to happiness in retirement is contentment. The New York Times
Retiring before 60? You better read this. MarketWatch
Age Discrimination can have a large negative effect on your retirement. The Washington Post
The Net Worth of a typical household 55-64 is $776,000. There’s a catch. Boston College Retirement Research
Don’t shortchange your retirement by saving too much for your children’s tuition. Wealth Management
Make sure you don’t own these products in your retirement portfolio. A Teachable Moment