Personal Finance (Page 15 of 16)

Should You Prepay Your Funeral?

Everything you need to know about preplanning funerals.

Health Insurance Options After a Spouse Retires

Unfortunately, Medicare does not provide family coverage to younger spouses or dependent children when you qualify for Medicare.

How to Help Your Elderly Parent with Their Finances

Here are some tips and resources that can help you help your elderly parents manage their personal finances.

Retirement Planning Tips for Single Women

It’s an unfortunate reality, but many single women – whether they’re divorced, widowed, or never married – face much greater financial challenges in retirement than men. Here are some tips and resources that may help.

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Who Qualifies for a Reverse Mortgage?

Wondering if you should take out a reverse mortgage? Here’s everything you should know!

4 Ways a Flexible Schedule Can Save Money in Retirement

There’s always been a relationship between time and money. It just changes in retirement. Here are 4 different ways you might save money once you retire.

99 Essential Retirement Tips For Baby Boomers

From financial planning to staying active and engaged, our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to thrive in this exciting new chapter.

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Best Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care WITHOUT Insurance or Savings

Here are your best options to cover long-term care costs without savings or LTC insurance.

Cheap Basic Cell Phone Plans for Penny-Pinching Seniors

There are a number of cheap plans available from small wireless providers. Here are some of the best deals available right now.

When Is It Time to Start Spending My Retirement Savings?

Planning for retirement is a significant part of our lives. We all dream of the day when we can finally reap the rewards of our discipline. But how do you know when it’s the right time to start spending your retirement savings?

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Super Cheap Smartphone Plans for Seniors Looking to Save

There are many cheap wireless providers for older smartphone users who are looking to save money by paring down their plan. Here are three of the cheapest!

How to Find the Best Reverse Mortgage Lender

Finding a good lender can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible! Here’s how to find the best reverse mortgage lender for you.

New RMD Rules for 2023

Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0 that was passed by Congress last December, there are several new rules that affect required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-deferred retirement accounts. Here’s what to know.

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5 Budgeting Tips People Saving for Retirement Need to Know

To start drafting your retirement checklist, you must first identify how much you need to save. Here are some tips from financial experts to help you get started on your savings journey.

The Coming Retirement Squeeze: Why the Mid-2020s Will Be a Tough Time for Many Retirees

The population is aging, and that’s a problem. The Baby Boomers have triggered massive changes in institutions and the economy as well as significant disruptions in society throughout their lives. Now, most of that generation is in or nearing their retirement years.