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Should You Ditch Medicare Advantage for Good?
On the surface, Medicare Advantage plans may seem like a great option. These plans are an alternative to traditional Medicare, but they're offered by private insurance companies instead of the...
Should You Start Social Security at 62, 65, or 70? This Is the Best Age for Most Retirees, According to a Statistical Analysis
The vast majority of retired workers depend on Social Security to some degree. But a recent survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute shows many Americans misunderstand how claim age affects benefits:...
Planning to Take Social Security at 70? You May Want to Rethink That for This Reason
When it comes to signing up for Social Security, you get a pretty wide range of ages to choose from. It's important to land on the right filing age, since...
3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2026
We're only weeks away from the beginning of another year. Each new year always ushers in changes to Social Security – and 2026 won't be an exception.
Medicare Just Announced Its 2026 Premiums, and It’s Bad News for Social Security’s Dual Enrollees
Social Security income is foundational for most retirees. Since 2002, annual surveys by Gallup have shown that between 80% and 90% of retired-worker beneficiaries rely on their payout to cover...
Switching to Medicare Advantage? 3 “Gotchas” You Need to Know About.
At this point, there are only a couple more weeks left in Medicare's fall open enrollment period. So if you're looking to make changes to your coverage, now's the time...
Here’s What It Takes to Score the Maximum Social Security Benefit in 2026
You'll often hear that it's very difficult to retire on Social Security alone. And if your monthly benefit is in line with the average recipient's, then that statement probably holds...
How to Put Your Retirement Fears Into Perspective
The first time I worked on a retirement plan, I was in college, and it was a required assignment. At the time, I remember thinking that retirement was eons away...
13 Places a Senior Can Turn for Help With Essential Needs
These are unprecedented times. Given the number of cuts to government programs since January 2025, those who count on essential services are in a pinch.
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Spend Your FSA Funds On
Staying healthier than you expected to this year is something to celebrate, but it may have the tiny drawback of leaving you with a lot of money left over in...
3 Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s
Once you reach your 60s, retirement may be right around the corner. And that's certainly something to look forward to.
Here’s How Credit Card Companies Actually Make Money
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What Each Generation Wants to Fix About Their Money in 2026
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Here’s the Average Social Security Retired-Worker Benefit for 2026 (and Why You’ll Likely Be Disappointed)
For most Americans, Social Security is more than just a monthly check. It represents a financial security blanket that helps them make ends meet.
Don’t Want to Pay Tax on Your 2025 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)? The IRS Gives You a Way Out.
You loved the tax break you got when you made retirement account contributions. But now that you're old enough for required minimum distributions (RMDs), you might wish you had gotten...
The Single Most Common Retirement Planning Mistake People Make in Their 60s
By the time you reach your 60s, most of your retirement planning is well underway. But there are still plenty of details to work out before you actually retire, including...
Still Working Past 73? Here’s What You Should Know About the RMD Exception
One of the nice things about saving for your senior years in a traditional retirement plan is getting to score a tax break on the money you contribute. If you're...