Retirement
Tariffs Could Increase Prescription Drug Costs And Premiums For Medicare, Other Insurance
ByBob Carlson,
Senior Contributor
Higher medical costs and insurance premiums are one of the unintended, unexpected effects of the new trade and tariff policies.
Roth Vs Traditional 401(k): Which Is Better For You?
Senior Contributor
Turmoil In Medicare Advantage Plans Continues
ByBob Carlson,
Senior Contributor
Long-Term Care Costs More Than Many Think And, No, Medicare Won’t Pay
Senior Contributor
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The Best Places To Live In The World, Rated By Expats
Want to move abroad? A new report reveals 2025’s best countries to live in, according to the people who know these places best: expats.
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New Survey Shows Americans Don’t Know Which Digital Assets They Own
Survey shows that while the average American has nearly $200,000 in digital asset value, nearly half of respondents say they don't think about digital estate planning.
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The (False) Dichotomy Of Investing Before And After Retirement
“Investing isn’t about switching playbooks at retirement. It’s about growing, protecting, giving, and living—on the same field, for your whole life.
ByTim Maurer,
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Private Markets In 401(k) Plans: Balancing Risk, Reward, And Responsibility
Will Private Markets be more prevalent in 401(k) asset allocation strategies going forward?
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Informed Consent: Key To Preventing Big Medicare Advantage Mistakes
Why Medicare Advantage needs informed consent: too many seniors face surprise bills, denied care, and confusing networks with no idea what they’ve signed up for.
ByDiane Omdahl,
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Can You Hear Me Now? Why Hearing Health Belongs In Retirement Planning
Hearing health is key to retirement planning and supports brain health, social connection, and longevity. Who’s your audiologist?
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Retirement Planning In 2025: What’s On People’s Minds
A new Fidelity report shows that retirement readiness and confidence is dropping as a record number of Americans are hitting retirement in 2025.
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Labor Day 2025: Who Owns The Economy?
After nationwide repression of unions, wages fell more in markets where unions had previously delivered larger gains. When unions are weakened, pay falls.
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Beware Earned Dogmatism: A Hidden Risk In Money, Work, And Life
Expertise can turn into a trap. Discover how earned dogmatism undermines money, work, and life—and why curiosity is the cure.
ByTim Maurer,
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The AARP names the 25 hottest actors over 50. Which stars age 50-plus made the cut?
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Is Private Equity Right For Your 401(k)? A Look At Potential Risks And Rewards
President Trump has signed an executive order that could pave the way for the use of private equity (PE) and alternative assets in retirement savings accounts.
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The Hidden Risks Of Playing It Safe In Retirement
Being too conservative in retirement can erode savings. Learn how inflation and limited growth impact portfolios and how to balance risk and stability.
ByDavid Kudla,
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‘Thursday Murder Club’ Stars And Director On How Whodunit Differs From Other Mysteries
Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan and Celia Irmie and director Chris Columbus discuss their work on "The Thursday Murder Club."
ByTim Lammers,
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Tariffs Could Increase Prescription Drug Costs And Premiums For Medicare, Other Insurance
Higher medical costs and insurance premiums are one of the unintended, unexpected effects of the new trade and tariff policies.
ByBob Carlson,
Senior Contributor
Aging Parents And Dreaded Falls: Can They Prevent Them?
Adult children can help their elders become aware of balance training to prevent falls. Here are some steps that anyone can encourage aging parents to do.
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What You Don’t Know About Your IRA Will Burden Your Legacy With Taxes
Your IRA will likely turn into an inherited IRA one day. Without proper planning, the IRS will take a big chunk of it.
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Is Passive Investing Creating A Bubble?
Is passive investing fueling a stock market bubble? Explore index funds, ETFs, market efficiency, and the ongoing debate between passive and active investing.
ByWes Moss,
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Roth Vs Traditional 401(k): Which Is Better For You?
Is it better to make Roth 401(k) contributions or save pre-tax? Workers shouldn't necessarily assume their tax bracket will be the same (or higher) after they retire.
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‘The Holy Grail’ Of Financial Wisdom: From Knowledge To Net Worthwhile
Explore the four levels of financial wisdom—knowledge, application, critical thinking, and wisdom—and how they lead to your true Net Worthwhile.
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Turmoil In Medicare Advantage Plans Continues
Significant changes occurred in Medicare Advantage plans each of the last couple of years, and more changes are on the way in 2026.
ByBob Carlson,
Senior Contributor