3 Medicare Open Enrollment Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
If you're on Medicare, Oct. 15 is an important day -- not just this year, but every year. Oct. 15 is when Medicare's fall open enrollment period begins.
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The Lesser-Known Way You May Be Able to Get Out of Taking Your RMD
There are certain benefits to saving for retirement in a traditional IRA or 401(k) -- namely, the up-front tax break. And if you're in a higher tax bracket, a traditional...
On Medicare? 4 Important Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Your health insurance plan is a huge difference-maker in how much you spend annually. The right plan covers the providers, treatments, and prescription drugs you need at the lowest possible...
Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Won’t Be Announced Today — but Another Change Is Guaranteed in the New Year
Today was supposed to be a banner day for Social Security's more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries.
2026’s Social Security COLA Will Be Bad News No Matter What. The Sooner You Accept That, the Better
There's one piece of news seniors on Social Security have been itching to get for months now -- news of an official cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2026.
The 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Appears to Have a New Date. Here’s What You Need to Know
Social Security is one of the country's most relied-upon social programs, helping millions of people remain financially stable in retirement. It's also a program that has tons of different working...
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow. Here Are 3 Moves You Should Make Right Away.
The start of a new year is a new beginning for a lot of people. For you, it may be the start of a new Medicare plan.
If You Make $100,000, Here’s What the 2026 Standard Deduction Means to You
Each year, the IRS adjusts certain figures to keep up with inflation, and one of them is the standard deduction. And we just got updates for 2026 for this and...
If You’re in This Situation, Do Not Contribute to a Retirement Savings Account
Financial experts are constantly urging workers to prioritize their IRAs and 401(k)s. And there's a reason for that.
The Chief Actuary Just Updated When Social Security Cuts Could Begin — Here’s What to Know (Spoiler: Part of the Problem Is Tied to President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”)
There's a lot to celebrate about Social Security. For one thing, it turned 90 in August -- after being signed into law in 1935 by President Franklin Roosevelt. It remains...
Not Sure if You Should Delay Social Security Until 70? Don’t Overlook This Less Obvious Benefit
It can be very tempting to sign up for Social Security at 62, which is when you're first allowed to start collecting your monthly benefits. But filing at 62 is...
Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Announcement Is Delayed Until Oct. 24: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Under normal circumstances, this would be the most-anticipated week of the year for the more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries currently receiving a monthly Social Security payout.
The 5 Biggest Social Security Changes of 2025, Ranked
If you've been on Social Security for a while, you probably know that 2025 hasn't been a typical year for the program. Normally, the only time Social Security changes is...
Social Security: Here’s When the 2026 COLA May Be Announced — and Why It May Fall Short for Retirees
Every October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year.
5 of the Best Retirement Cities You Likely Haven’t Considered Yet
So you're thinking of relocating for retirement. You've probably done some research, perhaps checking out lists of the best and worst states to retire in, or the most affordable states.
Inflation Is Making it Harder for Gen Xers to Save for Retirement. Here’s How to Get Around That
There's lots for Gen Xers to be proud of. They roamed the streets as kids and managed to self-entertain rather than rely on screens. They navigated their teenage years and...
How to Build a Monthly Paycheck From Multiple Retirement Accounts
It's sad but true that for most of us, Social Security benefits will provide far less income in retirement than we'll need or want. Indeed, as of August, the average...
The Average Vacation Now Costs $7,249 — Here’s How I’m Spending Smarter
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