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Apr 15, 2025

Caught In The Middle: The Sandwich Generation’s Financial Fears About Aging Parents

Adult children with aging parents face fears about elders running out of money. They still have kids at home and they feel burdened.

ByCarolyn Rosenblatt,

Contributor

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Apr 15, 2025

Here Are Some Financial Moves That Can Ease The Pain Of Market Declines

Instead of worrying or listening to talking heads, investors should consider responding to a market decline with one or more of these strategies.

ByBob Carlson,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 15, 2025

4 Questions That Can Help You Create Your Retirement Handbook

Where do we learn how to navigate life after our career? Create a vision and seek out role models.

ByJann E. Freed,

Contributor

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Apr 11, 2025

Steps To Retire At 40 — And How Much Money You'll Need

Learn the steps to retire at 40 and how much money you’ll need to make it happen. Achieve early financial independence with these practical tips.

BySteve Vernon,

Contributor

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Apr 11, 2025

Medicare Enrollment Trap: Incomplete Instructions

Given the current climate, those applying for Medicare need to do everything they can to ensure they do it right the first time.

ByDiane Omdahl,

Contributor

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Apr 10, 2025

Here's How President Trump's Tariffs Could Impact Your Retirement

Assess how tariffs will impact your retirement finances and adopt strategies to help protect your retirement from financial damage caused by tariffs.

BySteve Vernon,

Contributor

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Apr 7, 2025

How To Declutter Your Retirement Finances

Learn how to declutter your retirement finances by reducing unnecessary accounts and organizing for a secure future. Tips for simplifying and protecting your wealth.

BySteve Vernon,

Contributor

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Apr 6, 2025

Building The Portfolio Of Life: Dr. Meir Statman’s Fourfold Framework For Financial Well-Being

In "A Wealth of Well-Being," Dr. Meir Statman helps us construct a portfolio not simply consisting of financial assets, but a portfolio of life.

ByTim Maurer,

Contributor

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Apr 4, 2025

As Tariff And Market Anxiety Rises, How Will Your Generation React?

Tariffs triggered a market plunge, but the emotional impact spans generations—shaping spending, saving, and retirement plans from Gen Z, millennials, Gen X and boomers.

ByJoseph Coughlin,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 3, 2025

Here’s What It Takes For You To Securely Retire At 60

Are you on track for a fabulous retirement by age 60? Here is what you need to do to prepare for an early retirement.

ByDavid Rae,

Contributor

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Apr 2, 2025

A Second Trump Shock To Programs For Seniors And People With Disabilities

The Trump administration has cut by more than 40% the staff that oversees critical programs for older adults and people with disabilities who live at home.

ByHoward Gleckman,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 2, 2025

Delaying Medicare Enrollment Can Lead To Life-Long Penalties

Avoid costly, lifelong Medicare penalties by understanding enrollment deadlines for Part A, B, and D. Learn how timely signup protects your retirement budget.

ByDiane Omdahl,

Contributor

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Apr 1, 2025

Do You Have Enough Courage For These 5 Retirement Challenges?

If we are going to do what we hoped to do when we retired, we need to do it now because we have a shorter runway.

ByJann E. Freed,

Contributor

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Mar 31, 2025

How Senior Side Gigs Turn Hobbies Into Income In Your Golden Years

Many seniors are finding success with side businesses that leverage their lifelong hobbies. Find out how you can do the same.

ByChris Carosa,

Senior Contributor

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Mar 31, 2025

Is Senior Living The Antidote To Loneliness For Older Adults?

Loneliness in older adults can be reduced through the experience of senior living communities. U.S. News and World Report surveyed older adults and families.

BySara Zeff Geber, PhD,

Contributor

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Mar 31, 2025

Actually, Social Security Nailed It In 1983

Social Security has delivered four decades of predictable and stable costs and benefits. This is a remarkable achievement in a constantly evolving economy.

ByDan Doonan,

Contributor

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Mar 28, 2025

Next Up For Social Security And The IRS: No More Paper Checks

An executive order directs the federal government to stop issuing paper checks for benefits and tax refunds in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other options.

ByKelly Phillips Erb,

Forbes Staff

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Mar 28, 2025

How To Avoid Estate Planning's Biggest Mistake

Getting a will, revocable trust or other document alone won't accomplish your goals. You need to start with a holistic plan.

ByMartin Shenkman,

Contributor

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Mar 28, 2025

What To Do If Your Kid Won’t Sign A Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial agreements can protect assets before marriage. But many find that unacceptable. Creative uses of trusts can protect assets even without a prenup.

ByMartin Shenkman,

Contributor

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Mar 27, 2025

Trump Abolishes The Office That Supports Many Seniors And People With Disabilities

The elimination of the Administration for Community Living will be a major blow to older adults and people with disabilities.

ByHoward Gleckman,

Senior Contributor