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8 Biggest Health Risks at 50 and Beyond

Here are the deadliest threats to people ages 50-plus, and how to keep them from catching up with you...

The Earlier You Take Advantage of Your 401(k), the Better

The power of compound interest can turn modest contributions into big savings for retirement....

ProjectionLab Review: Powerful DIY Financial Planning (+ Video)

ProjectionLab is a powerful financial planning toolthat empowersdo-it-yourselfersto set and track financial goals and forecast how their wealth will change over a lifetime. We can use it to experiment...

Four Caregiver Types: Do Any of These Look Familiar?

Aaron Blight and his wife were thrown into the role of caregiver when his mother-in-law was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The couple cared for her for more than five years, juggling her needs with rai...

America’s Children: How Federal Programs Slash Poverty

About 11 percent of the children in poor families are living with adults who receive Social Security’s retirement, disability, or supplemental cash benefits. The children are often Black or Hisp...

New Report Reveals Ever Increasing Risk Of Elder Financial Fraud

Financial exploitation of your aging parents remains an increasing risk. Public education is not stopping it, but families can do much to prevent or stop these scams....

Ensuring a Care-Free Golden Age: Financial and Spiritual Harmony

Retirement is often perceived as a tranquil and satisfying phase of life, but in order to fully enjoy it, you must be prepared both financially and emotionally. However, getting ready for retirement i...

6 Common Types of Investment Fraud

Learn the red flags for financial scams from these recent criminal cases...

A Report From The Last Frontier, Part II

NIRS Executive Director Dan Doonan reports on his productive conversations in Alaska about workforce and retirement issues confronting the state....

How Non-Traded REITs Could Give Your Roth IRA a Boost

In addition to increasing the diversity of your portfolio, adding a non-traded REIT within your Roth IRA allows the resulting dividends to grow tax-free....

Tips to Help Single Women Struggling to Save for Retirement

The gender wage gap and taking time away from the workplace for caregiving duties make saving for retirement a bigger challenge for many women....

Why the U.S. Slipped Even Further Down the List of Best Countries for Retirement

Plan your dream retirement with Money’s guidance. Explore our retirement planning sources and discover our top pics for ideal retirement destinations. Wondering about 401(k)? Understand the bene...

Americans Are Starting to Feel Optimistic About Retirement Again: Survey

Plan your dream retirement with Money’s guidance. Explore our retirement planning sources and discover our top pics for ideal retirement destinations. Wondering about 401(k)? Understand the bene...

Whose Tax is it Anyway?

Last week, Bloomberg published an article on how the rich avoid paying New York income taxes while still owning a home in the city/state. The key to their tax avoidance strategy is spending less than ...

TIA Ministrokes Can Lead to a Major Stroke! Pay Attention to the Symptoms

Three years before he died, my husband had a major stroke while playing golf. He was rushed to the hospital, treated quickly, and had minimal lasting effects from it. However, we did not realize at th...

Change in Social Security Could Mean More Money for Retirees

A proposed bill could change how the Social Security COLA is calculated, resulting in higher benefits for retirees....

The ‘Best’ Medigap Plan Is Not Really The Best

Plan F was once called the Cadillac of Medigap plans, but after the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 it's more of an Edsel....

What The New Fiduciary Rule Means For Your Retirement Savings

This might seem like inside baseball, but it will have a big impact on the way you save for retirement. Don’t wait until it’s too late to know what that impact is....

The FTC Noncompete Ban: What It Means for Your Physician Contract and FIRE Journey

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent decision on noncompete clauses could be the golden parachute you’ve been planning for. Imagine ... Read more...

Reader Case: Making our money make babies so we can travel

It’s time for another reader case! This one caught my eye because of the title “making our money make babies”. That’s exact how investing works. Your money can work harder than...

Would Combining Will-Writing with the Mortgage Process Help?

No, but here’s what we learned. Writing a will can improve the transmission of wealth across generations, by preventing the dissipation of assets such as a family home when divided among multipl...

A Letter of Wishes: No Legal Power But Powerful Nonetheless

A letter of wishes lets you explain, in plain language, your intent behind your estate documents, potentially heading off any misunderstandings or disputes....

Ranked: The 18 Best Hidden Gems In Europe, According To A New Report

Looking for the best places to travel in Europe? Check out this list of the 18 best hidden gems, from Spain to France....

Forget To File Your Taxes? You Might Hear From The IRS

According to the IRS, the mailings are being sent to more than 25,000 people who have more than $1 million in income between tax years 2017 and 2021, and to more than ......

How Chronic Diseases In Aging Parents Affect Adult Children

Boomers may not be as healthy as their parents were at the same age. This points to the need for long term care. The burden can fall on family to give that care....

Good Debt Versus Bad Debt And Ways You Can Benefit From Inflation

With inflation remaining aggravatingly high, it’s easy to assume this works against you in all parts of life. But there are ways the self-employed can benefit....