Browsing: Retirement

There’s no shortage of turmoil around Social Security and retirement security these days. If you listen to Americans—Republicans, Democrats, the rich, the poor, the very online…

On June 27, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services introduced the WISeR model. This has generated an incredible number of discussions and questions. Here…

Required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s can become a major tax burden during retirement, but you can reduce the burden. The percentage of the IRA…

“I love the challenge … it’s one of the greatest joys of my life, but does it fill the deepest wants and desires of my heart? Absolutely…

In search of lower costs, a different lifestyle and less toxic politics, more Americans are considering moving abroad. Here are the top 24 countries, and 96…

Over half of Medicare beneficiaries opted for Medicare Advantage plans in 2024, and the percentage is expected to climb to 60% by 2030, according to the…

Two sisters with parents in their 80s bitterly accuse one another of wrongdoing. Older sister (OS) originally had full charge of both parents, quitting her job…

About six years ago, a credit card company debuted a TV commercial, asking about the cards you have in your wallet. It’s still around today. I…

Tuck away in President Trump’s new tax law, the One Big Beautiful Bill, is a new program creating “Trump Accounts,” which are tax-deferred investment vehicles for…

Last fall, I attended a workshop and spotted a young woman wearing the most beautiful shawl. I asked her where she got it and she said,…