Emily Guy Birken

Emily Guy Birken is finance writer and the author of the bestseller The 5 Years Before You Retire. She is also a contributor to Wise Bread, PT Money, Money Ning, Huffington Post and many other personal finance sites. You can visit her at www.emilyguybirken.com.

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4 Ways to Give Yourself Financial Breathing Room

Financial Breathing Room

Practical ideas to boost cash flow from 'End Financial Stress Now'

JUNE 13, 2017 | By Emily Guy Birken

Money & Policy

A Couples’ Guide to Filing Social Security Spousal Benefits

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The formula is complex, but penciling things out can really pay

JUNE 30, 2016 | By Emily Guy Birken

Money & Policy

How to Retire Well After Big Investment Mistakes

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This pair bounced back by making a few smart money moves

JUNE 10, 2015 | By Emily Guy Birken

Money & Policy

Avoid These 5 Money Pitfalls of Pre-Retirees

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The author of 'The 5 Years Before You Retire' says they can have big implications

FEBRUARY 23, 2014 | By Emily Guy Birken

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Health

Feeling Foggy After Cancer Treatment? It Could Be Chemo Brain

Why this side effect happens and what to do about it

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.