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Jan 13, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Missed Your RMD in December? Here's What to Do.
If you act quickly, you can minimize the damage.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
3 Social Security Changes Affecting Workers in 2026
These changes could determine your future benefit.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Dana George
How to Decide Whether You Can Afford to Keep Your Home After Divorce
Even if a home is your largest financial asset, it may not pay to keep it following a divorce. Here's why.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Scared to Tap Your Retirement Savings? 3 Things to Do.
If the idea of taking an IRA or 401(k) withdrawal is making you lose sleep, here's your game plan.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Medicare Will No Longer Cover This Popular Service Starting Jan. 31
Doctors offer this service regularly, but soon Medicare won't pay for it.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
5 Reasons I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70 -- and 5 Reasons I May Delay
There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Christy Bieber
3 Social Security Mistakes You Probably Don't Even Realize You're Making, and How to Fix Them
Social Security benefits are important for seniors, but many people make mistakes and don't even know it.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Here's Why You May Not Want a Medicare Advantage Plan in 2026
These plans come with certain pitfalls you should know about.
RMD
Jan 13, 2026 by Dana George
3 Important Questions to Ask About RMDs
At some point, RMDs become a way of life. Your best bet is to understand what they mean to you and your finances.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Is Your 2026 Social Security Check Smaller Than You Expected? Here's Why,
If you were expecting a 2.8% COLA and your check is smaller, there's a good reason for it.
Best Place
Jan 13, 2026 by Dana George
Could This Be the Best Place to Store Your Emergency Fund?
No one sets out to withdraw money from a CD before its maturity date, but life happens. That's where a no-penalty CD comes in handy.
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Jan 13, 2026 by Maurie Backman
How Close Is Social Security to Benefit Cuts in 2026?
It's important to have a sense of the current timeline.
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Jan 12, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Turning 73 Soon? Here's How to Stay Ahead of Your First RMD Deadline.
You don't want to subject yourself to a costly penalty by being late.
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Jan 12, 2026 by Maurie Backman
1 Important Medicare Rule All Retirees Need to Know in 2026
It's a rule that could impact the cost of your health coverage.
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Jan 12, 2026 by Christy Bieber
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Offers No Silver Lining
Social Security's COLA is here and there's no good news for retirees.
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Jan 12, 2026 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
4 5-Minute 401(k) Tasks That Will Help You Get Off to a Strong Start in 2026
These quick, high-impact moves prove that making 401(k) changes doesn't have to be intimidating.
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Jan 12, 2026 by James Brumley
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 62
It's considerably less than the overall average, as well as less than the amount people who waited longer to claim benefits are getting.
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Jan 12, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Don't Hate Your RMDs if You're Stuck Taking Them
There's an easy way to put a positive spin on the situation.
Belly Up
Jan 12, 2026 by Dana George
Worried About Your Bank Going Belly-Up? Here's What You Need to Know.
Past economic calamities have led to federal laws aimed at preventing bank failures.
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Jan 12, 2026 by Christy Bieber
New Rules Says Medicare Advantage Can't Cover These Treatments More Seniors Rely On
Medicare Advantage coverage limits are getting much stricter in 2026.
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