Retirement
Fact-Checking Cook and Ghilarducci On Retirement (Again)
Really, I don’t want to be doing this. I just want a fact-based discussion on retirement income security, so we can fix what needs fixing…
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Pre-Diabetes Is A Thing. But Does It Matter To Seniors?
Between half and three-quarters of older adults are diagnosed with pre-diabetes. But what does it mean? And what should you…
Smartphones, Email, Other Digital Assets And Your Estate Plan
Digital assets now are a major cause of problems settling and distributing estates. You need to carefully consider and incorporate…
Three Times Your Free Medicare Colonoscopy Could Cost You
Earlier this year, a family member had a screening colonoscopy. He’d seen the news stories about the Affordable Care Act…
Medicare Advantage Plans To Be Squeezed Next Year, Reduce Benefits
Medicare Advantage plans are popular. They’re estimated to have enrolled more than half of Medicare beneficiaries for the first time…
Developing An Advantage In Human Communication: Truly Listening
One of the most knowledgeable financial advisors I’ve ever observed had one of the worst communication tendencies one could have…
6 Questions For Pre-Retirees And Retirees To Ask When Shopping For A Retirement Adviser
The decisions you face as you transition into and through retirement are more complex, with higher stakes, compared to the…
Make Sure Your Retirement Advisor Has The Training And Experience To Help You
Nowadays, you can find many people who call themselves “financial planners” or “retirement advisers.” Unfortunately, there aren’t consistent definitions and…
Why Aging Parents With Memory Loss Must Stop Managing Money
A new study published in the New York Times demonstrates some startling findings about loss of ability to make money…
3 Welcoming Overseas Havens Perfect For Golfers
For many golfers, owning a home on a golf course or near to their pick of courses is the ultimate…
Got Questions About Medicare Hospice Services? Here Are Some Answers
Learning about services that Medicare covers, and their cost, is an important discussion topic for Medicare beneficiaries. However, there is…
Are Your Aging Parents Taking Sedatives? Know The Dangers
A recent newsletter from Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, geriatrician, warns us that some recent studies show that nearly one out of…
Taking Off The Cape: Financial Advisory Journey From Novice To Hero To Guide
The opportunities for financial advisor education have improved so dramatically in the past 25 years. When I graduated from college…
How To Donate 80,000 Comic Books—And Get A Marvelous Tax Break
Seven decades after he became addicted to Superman, Gary Prebula’s collection of graphic novels and comics has a permanent home…
Good News, Graduates (And Parents)— May 2024 Jobs Report Is Strong
The May 2024 jobs report showed remarkable strength just in time for new graduates despairing they had to move home.…
5 Money Tips For People Who Never Want To Retire
While the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement is widely popular, some people plan to do the opposite, and never retire.…
Yes, Americans Are Aging But Their Experiences Are Very Different
We all know the population of older adults is growing rapidly. But we are aging in very different ways. And…
How To Build A $1 Million 401(k) With A Savings Strategy
Saving for retirement requires dedication and time. During those years, however, market movements will make significant jumps that you can…
3 Reasons Not To Retire
We are living through what is being called the silver tsunami. According to Legal Jobs, “about 10,000 baby boomers turn…