The Latest Breaking News from Saving Advice

Social Security Changed in 2026: What Workers and Retirees Need to Know

Social Security changes every year, but the headlines can make those adjustments sound as though everyone is affected in the same way. That is especially...

Saving Advice · Aug 9

Suspect a Home-Repair Scam? 7 Things Older Homeowners Should Document

A contractor takes a large deposit, tears into a roof or bathroom, and then suddenly stops returning calls. For an older homeowner, realizing that a...

Saving Advice · Aug 9

One High-Income Year Could Raise Your Medicare Premiums Later

A particularly profitable year in retirement can come with a delayed expense that catches some Medicare beneficiaries by surprise. Selling investments, realizing a large capital...

Saving Advice · Aug 8

Medicare Deadlines New Retirees Should Put on the Calendar Before Leaving Work

A 65-year-old retiring in November may have a completely different Medicare timeline from a 68-year-old leaving an employer health plan in November. Add COBRA, prescription...

Saving Advice · Aug 7

Retirement Planning Solutions for Small Business Owners: Options, Updates, and Practical Guidance

Key Takeaways Small business owners have several retirement plan options, each with unique benefits and considerations. Recent legislative changes and new financial products have...

Saving Advice · Aug 7

7 Warning Signs an Older Adult May Be Under Financial Pressure

It often starts with what seems like a harmless favor. A relative offers to help pay bills online. A new friend insists on accompanying an...

Saving Advice · Aug 6

When Should You Claim Social Security? 7 Factors That Matter More Than Age

Choosing when to claim Social Security feels like a once-in-a-lifetime decision, and that’s because it is. Claim too early and your monthly check may be...

Saving Advice · Aug 6

7 Homeowners Insurance Questions Every Retiree Should Ask Before the Next Big Storm

After a major storm, many homeowners discover an expensive truth: having homeowners insurance doesn’t necessarily mean every type of damage is covered. Some retirees are...

Saving Advice · Aug 6

4 Grocery Assistance Programs Seniors Should Check Before Summer Ends

Grocery prices continue to challenge retirement budgets, and many older adults are spending far more on food than they expected just a few years ago....

Saving Advice · Aug 5

6 RMD Mistakes That Could Cost Retirees Money Before Year-End

If you’re a retiree, you likely know about (and are hopefully very familiar with) Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). The IRS generally requires annual RMDs beginning...

Saving Advice · Aug 5