
As you approach your mid-fifties, you might be looking forward to some of the financial perks of getting older, like senior discounts and catch-up contributions to your retirement accounts. But this decade is also a time when some valuable financial and insurance benefits begin to change, diminish, or vanish entirely. Many of these shifts happen quietly, and if you’re not paying attention, you could be caught by surprise. Knowing what to expect can help you make a plan to navigate these changes and protect your financial well-being as you head toward retirement.
Here are eight key benefits that magically disappear or are significantly altered around the time you turn 55.