Oct 7, 2025 by Dana GeorgeThe Impact of Medical Debt on Seniors and What to Do About ItDon't allow medical debt to make you sick. There are steps you can take to regain control.
Oct 7, 2025 by Christy BieberTurning 50 This Year? Make This Retirement Savings Change NowOnce you've reached age 50, you have a new opportunity to maximize your retirement investing.
Oct 7, 2025 by Trevor JennewineSocial Security's 2026 COLA: Retirees in 10 States Will Get the Largest Raises Next YearSocial Security benefits for retired workers are indirectly influenced by their state of residence.
Oct 7, 2025 by Maurie BackmanPlanning to Delay Your Social Security Claim? Here's Why You May Not Be Able To.It's not an income strategy you can bank on.
Oct 6, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFPMedicare Won't Cover Everything -- Here's What Retirees Need to Budget ForYou don't want to wait until you've got a bill in hand to realize you've missed a gap in your insurance coverage.
Oct 6, 2025 by Reuben Gregg BrewerShutdown Panic? Step Away From the Retirement Portfolio and Stick to Your Plan.There is short-term gridlock in Washington over the budget, but don't overestimate the long-term impact that it will have on your portfolio.
Oct 6, 2025 by Dana GeorgeOn a Fixed Income? How to Avoid Getting Scammed After the Next DisasterScammers are slick and will attempt to slip into your life when you're most vulnerable.
Oct 6, 2025 by David Jagielski, CPAWant to Get Your Portfolio to $1 Million by Retirement? Here's How Much You Should Invest Every MonthInvesting on an ongoing basis can help you safely and gradually build up your portfolio.
Oct 6, 2025 by Dana GeorgeIs It Possible the 4% Rule Is All Wrong?William Bengen, who introduced the 4% rule in 1994, now thinks retirees may be able to spend more.
Oct 6, 2025 by Adam LevyThe Unfortunate Truth About the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)Seniors are facing a serious challenge, and next year's COLA might not be enough to overcome it.
Oct 6, 2025 by David Jagielski, CPANo Savings? Here's How You Can Still Get to $1 Million by RetirementBy investing regularly every month, you can build up a hefty balance over the years.
Oct 6, 2025 by Dana GeorgeHow Compounding Can Help You Retire a Millionaire -- Even on a Modest IncomeBuilding a $1 million retirement nest egg requires a plan and stick-to-it-ness.
Oct 6, 2025 by Christy Bieber3 Reasons Not to Max Out Your 401(k)There are actually some important reasons why you may not want to take this approach to saving for retirement.
Oct 6, 2025 by Keith SpeightsShould You Choose a Roth IRA Over a Traditional IRA for Retirement Savings?Both of these IRA flavors offer key advantages.
Oct 6, 2025 by Dana George4 Cons of BNPL and 1 BenefitUnderstanding the risks of BNPL can help you avoid problems.
Oct 6, 2025 by Matt Frankel, CFPIf You Get $2,000 Per Month From Social Security, Here's How Much Your Checks Will Go Up With the 2026 COLAHere's what you should expect from Social Security, starting in January.
Oct 6, 2025 by Maurie BackmanCan You Really Live on Portfolio Income Only in Retirement?The quick answer? Yes. But it's not so simple.
Oct 6, 2025 by FINRA StaffFinancial Tips for New InvestorsBe skeptical of investment fads or "hot tips," do your research, and stay focused on your goals.
Oct 6, 2025 by FINRA StaffTips to Avoid Mail Theft-Related Check FraudThis type of fraud often involves bad actors who steal physical checks from mailboxes or U.S. Postal Service collection boxes.
Oct 6, 2025 by Christy BieberCan You Become a Millionaire if You Start Saving in Your 40s?If you start saving in your 40s, becoming a millionaire is potentially still within reach depending on income and spending.