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As baby boomers age and continue to live longer than any previous generation, it seems as though the more we know about what’s ahead, the better…

Imagine retiring with $90,000 less in your nest egg—not because of a bad investment, but because you forgot about old 401(k) accounts from past jobs. In…

I and others have written endlessly about the importance of supporting family caregivers. They are the backbone of the system of care that supports frail older…

A high percentage of Medicare Advantage plan members make a critical mistake, according to a study from Mass General Brigham, a major hospital system.Medicare beneficiaries can…

As technology advances more quickly, careers last longer, and retirement extends over decades, education is no longer a one-time cost. It’s a lifelong investment to remain…

As America ages and income inequality deepens, concerns about retirement security are mounting. A growing body of research indicates that many Americans will not be able…

It has been a little more than a year since I was accepted as a contributor to Forbes.com writing about the nonfinancial aspects of retirement. To…

When your spouse passes away, this can be a very trying and confusing time. Let’s make dealing with Social Security the least of your worries. When…

This issue of creating new legal estate planning documents or updating them comes up when adult children start to notice problems with aging loved ones. We…

An Individual Retirement Account, or IRA, is a powerful savings tool. You can deduct your contributions on your current tax return and watch those funds grow…