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Analysts predict a 2.8% increase in Social Security checks for 2026, but the rise may not be enough to offset the growing inflation, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes.

If you have Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage plan, reviewing your Annual Notice of Change is crucial. It can save you money and ensure you can still see your preferred doctors and hospitals.

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Long-term care is one of the biggest financial wild cards in retirement. Nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home care can drain savings faster than expected....

Medicare premiums aren’t one-size-fits-all. Higher-income retirees pay extra through Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts, better known as IRMAA. While Social Security raises may feel helpful, IRMAA...

Prescription drug costs remain one of the biggest worries for retirees. Medicare Part D was designed to help, but the program is full of choices...

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Saving money will give you more options when you retire, but if you leave the workforce too early, you can end up returning to your former job, if it's available. That's the reality a 45-year-old husband risks if he quits his job right now. 

This one measure may be as effective as lifestyle changes or some medications for safeguarding your heart health.

A sinking fund is like an emergency fund’s proactive cousin—it’s money you set aside for predictable but irregular expenses. While many people save for vacations...

Once you're on a fixed income, big-ticket items become harder to afford and finance. Here are five expensive items you should buy before you stop working.