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7 Purchases Retirees Should Think Twice About Financing
Low monthly payments can hide years of interest and added costs. Retirees should compare the total financed price and impact…
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Two Months Away — 7 Things You Can Start Gathering Now
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, but you can prepare now. Gather your prescriptions, doctors, healthcare costs, and current plan…
The Social Security Rule Divorced Retirees Often Discover Too Late
A marriage that ended decades ago can still affect Social Security retirement benefits. The 10-year marriage requirement is one rule…
What Happens to Your HSA After You Enroll in Medicare?
Medicare enrollment doesn’t make your existing HSA balance disappear, but it can end your eligibility to contribute. Older workers should…
5 Money Moves to Make in the First 30 Days After You Retire
Your first month of retirement is the time to replace your paycheck with a reliable income system. Review healthcare, taxes,…
Scammers Are Targeting People Who Already Lost Money — Here’s How the Second Scam Works
Scammers may contact previous fraud victims and promise to recover their missing money for a fee. Knowing details about the…
What Happens When You Put Groceries on a Credit Card and Can’t Pay It Off
Carrying a grocery purchase from one credit-card statement to the next can turn an everyday household expense into debt that…
7 Expenses Couples Forget to Recalculate When One Spouse Retires First
When one spouse retires before the other, health insurance, taxes, transportation, and everyday spending can all change. Rebuilding the household…
Social Security Has a “Do-Over” Rule — But Retirees Have a Limited Window to Use It
Some retirees can withdraw a Social Security claim and reapply later, but the opportunity is time-sensitive. You may also have…
Your Medicare Plan Will Send an Important Letter This Fall — Don’t Throw It Away
Don’t mistake your Medicare Annual Notice of Change for junk mail this fall. It explains changes to your plan’s costs…
