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The new tax bill presents a good opportunity for retirees to revisit tax plans, look into doing some Roth conversions and consider plans for long-term care.

Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions—but even small rule changes can ripple through budgets overnight. Most retirees assume benefits are stable, yet...

Sunny destinations and peaceful small towns draw many retirees—but distance from quality healthcare can turn paradise into a problem. As medical needs grow, long drives,...

From missed RMDs and bigger-than-necessary IRA withdrawals to a variety of other issues, small missteps can snowball into four-figure bills.

Several thousand federal employees will be furloughed or must do unpaid work. Regular people will feel it differently

Congress has hit another deadlock. Democrats and Republicans failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, resulting in a government shutdown as the new fiscal year...

From benefit checks to IRS delays, here’s what could affect your wallet if the government shuts down.

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Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is meant to help retirees keep up with inflation. But in 2026, many experts warn that any increase may...

You’ve spent decades saving diligently. You calculated your expenses and have a solid plan. However, retirement isn’t just about replacing your salary. It’s a whole new lifestyle with its own financial surprises. Many retirees are blindsided by strange costs nobody expects. These aren’t the big-ticket items you’ve planned for, like…

For many seniors, surgery represents a path to restored health—but not all the costs are visible upfront. Even with Medicare, co-pays, facility fees, anesthesia charges,...