Sarita Harbour

Sarita Harbour is a former banker who writes about all things financial, including retirement money matters and financial planning. Her work appears online at sites such as TIME/Money, CBS, The Hartford and more. When she isn't writing, she's homeschooling her two youngest children, gardening and homesteading off the grid.

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Investments

Working in Retirement: How It Affects Social Security

It's important to understand that working in retirement can affect your social security benefits.

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Sarita Harbour | Jan 11, 2023

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Family

6 Simple Tips for Multifaith Families Balancing Holiday Celebrations

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Sarita Harbour | Dec 23, 2022

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Family

5 Tips for Older Adults Planning a Cruise

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Sarita Harbour | Dec 07, 2022

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Budgeting

What To Know About Avoiding Undue Influence As a Family Caregiver

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Sarita Harbour | Nov 02, 2022

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Wellness Healthcare

7 Causes for Insomnia in Elderly Men and Women

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Sarita Harbour | Sep 23, 2022

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Healthcare Insurance

Medicare When Moving to Another State: 4 Tips for Coverage

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Sarita Harbour | Sep 19, 2022

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Investments

Charitable Gift Annuities: What You Need To Know

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Sarita Harbour | Jul 20, 2022

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Work

How to Make Money in Retirement

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Sarita Harbour | Jul 18, 2022

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Investments Insurance

Medicare Advantage or Medigap: Which One Is Best for You?

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Sarita Harbour | May 30, 2022

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Healthcare

EPO vs. PPO: What's the Difference?

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Sarita Harbour | May 16, 2022

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Healthcare

Your Guide to Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

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Sarita Harbour | Apr 27, 2022

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Insurance

Do Medicare Advantage Plans Cover Prescription Drugs?

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Sarita Harbour | Feb 18, 2022

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Investments

Retirement Myths vs. Facts: Will Social Security Run Out?

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Sarita Harbour | Jan 24, 2022

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Wellness Healthcare Insurance

Does Medicare Cover a Therapist?

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Sarita Harbour | Jan 21, 2022

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Wellness

5 Activities That Might Help Prevent Dementia & Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Sarita Harbour | Jan 20, 2022

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Healthcare Insurance

Does Medicare Cover Emergency Room Visits?

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Sarita Harbour | Jan 07, 2022

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Investments Insurance

Medigap Plans in 2022: What to Watch For in Each Plan

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Sarita Harbour | Nov 16, 2021

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Investments Budgeting Family

How Does a Trust Fund Work, and When Should I Set One Up?

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Sarita Harbour | Sep 17, 2021

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Investments Insurance

What to Know Before You Buy a Variable Annuity

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Sarita Harbour | Sep 09, 2021

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Healthcare Insurance

What Is an Elimination Period?

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Sarita Harbour | Sep 02, 2021

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Investments

What to Know About Sustainable Investing for Retirement

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Sarita Harbour | Aug 16, 2021

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Home Healthcare Investments Insurance

Retiring Outside the United States? Here Are 5 Financial Tasks to Complete First

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Sarita Harbour | Aug 02, 2021

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Home Wellness Healthcare Investments

Stress and Aging: How to Relieve Stress in Retirement

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Sarita Harbour | Jul 12, 2021

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Home Healthcare Investments Budgeting

Retiring Single? What You Need to Know for a Successful Retirement

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Sarita Harbour | May 11, 2021

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Wellness Investments Insurance

How to Become Financially Literate in Retirement

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Sarita Harbour | May 11, 2021

A self-employed woman talks on the phone about her retirement planning.

Work Investments

Self-Employed Retirement Planning: Options for Building Your Retirement Savings

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Sarita Harbour | May 05, 2021

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Home Wellness Investments

What to Know About Early Retirement During COVID-19

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Sarita Harbour | Apr 14, 2021

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Home Wellness

Houseplants for Beginners: How to Practice the Hobby in Retirement

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Sarita Harbour | Apr 13, 2021

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Investments

How to Protect Your Retirement From Investment Fraud

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Sarita Harbour | Mar 23, 2021

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Healthcare Insurance

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy?

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Sarita Harbour | Feb 20, 2021

An older couple uses a laptop to learn the best ways to invest for retirement.

Investments

The Best Ways to Invest for Retirement

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Sarita Harbour | Jan 18, 2021

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Home Investments Family

Your Retirement Checklist: 7 Ways to Prepare for a Secure and Fulfilling Retirement

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Sarita Harbour | Dec 14, 2020

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Work Wellness

Mental Health and Retirement: 5 Tips for Staying Positive When You Retire

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Sarita Harbour | Dec 14, 2020

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