The Cost of Aging in Place: Can You Afford It?
Yakobchuk Viacheslav/ShutterstockMost seniors would prefer to remain in their current homes as they age. According to AARP, 75 percent of…
Big Increases in Health Insurance Premiums for 2026
Health insurance premiums are expected to rise in 2026. Jirsak/ShutterstockWhether your health insurance coverage is part of the Affordable Care…
How Are Annuities Taxed?
It's important to understand the difference between qualified and non-qualified annuities. Vitalii Vodolazskyi/ShutterstockAnnuities offer tax-deferred growth, but taxes are eventually…
How to Use Technology to Save Money
From shopping apps to smart home devices, technology can cut costs and help you save money every day.Technology can be…
What to Do 10 Years Before Retirement
Retirement is closer than you think—here’s how to make every dollar count.You’re in your 50s, heading down the stretch toward…
Can You Claim an Aged Parent as a Dependent?
Taking care of aging parents is difficult, but it’s also expensive.If your aged parent has a bad fall, health problem,…
401(k) Mistakes That Could Cost You
Avoid these common mistakes to keep your 401(k) growing strong for retirement.Using a 401(k) plan to save for retirement is…
Are Your Checks Safe? Check Fraud Is on the Rise
Check fraud is rampant, and many don’t know it’s happening until it’s too late.With today’s technology comes numerous ways for…
Should You Wait to Apply for Social Security?
What are the benefits and disadvantages to going early or waiting to apply for benefits?The decision to apply for Social…
Avoid These Devious Social Security Scams
Scammers don’t let up, so it’s important to be vigilant.Of all government agencies, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the…
What Is Wealth Management, and Should You Use It?
Wealth management typically takes a comprehensive approach.Wealth management is a financial service that addresses the needs of affluent clients. It’s…
What Affects the Cost of Homeowners Insurance?
Homeowners insurance is a necessary evil that most people can’t live without.Homeowners insurance is a necessary evil that most people…