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I’m 70 and Need to Buy Life Insurance to Cover My Funeral Costs. Where Do I Begin?
Chris Kissell on November 4, 2026
A CPA explains the pros and cons of life insurance options available to retirees.
The CEO Behind Dignity Memorial Says Higher Costs Will ‘Probably’ Reach Families. 5 Ways to Control a Funeral Bill
Kendall Blythe on November 4, 2026
Funeral homes owe you more price information than most families ever ask for. Using it before a crisis changes the math.
Urgent Care Can Make You Pay Before It Treats You. The ER Can’t
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 3, 2026
A woman in anaphylaxis was asked for $400 before her shot. One federal law explains why — and where it stops.
Giving to Charity From Your IRA? How You Send It Impacts Your Tax Bill
Kendall Blythe on November 3, 2026
A transfer sent the wrong way, or sent too late, loses a tax break. Four details decide whether it works.
Home Care Already Costs $80,080 a Year. A Supreme Court Ruling Could Leave Fewer Aides to Hire
Kendall Blythe on November 3, 2026
Some paid caregivers have lost the right to work in the U.S. Here’s what to ask your agency before your family feels the gap.
Paper Refund Checks Took 36 Days to Issue in 2026, up From 13. Here’s How to Avoid the Wait in 2027
Kendall Blythe on November 3, 2026
Counting on a tax refund next spring? Federal auditors found certain filers stuck in a much slower line, and a simple change gets you out of it.
Medicare Made Doctors Ask an AI Gatekeeper First. Some Types of Care Fell 20%.
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 2, 2026
The first hard numbers on Medicare’s new approval rule are in. The part researchers can’t answer is the one that matters most.
The IRS Built a Program to Fix IRA Mistakes, but at What Cost? Starts May 1, 2027
Kendall Blythe on November 2, 2026
Four kinds of IRA errors qualify. Most of them depend on who made the mistake.
Those Political Ads You’re Ignoring Cost $11.6 Billion. You Won’t Believe How Effective They Are
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 1, 2026
A record pile of campaign cash went to ads most voters tune out. What it could have bought instead is hard to swallow.
These 10 States Are Losing the Most International Students the Fastest
Haley Davidson on October 30, 2026
International student enrollment is slipping in the U.S., and these states are seeing the fastest declines.
Money in a Minute for the Week Ending Oct. 30, 2026
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 30, 2026
Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson.
AT&T’s CEO Says Copper Landlines Will Be Shut Off in Most Places by 2029. 5 Things to Check Now
Kendall Blythe on October 30, 2026
The replacement keeps your number and works with most existing phones, but what happens when the power goes out?
9 Things You Should Never Pack in a Carry-on Bag
Miranda Marquit on October 29, 2026
Some of these items are a waste of space, and others are begging for trouble with TSA.
10 Inherited Items Worth More Than You Think, According to a Thrifting Expert
Kentin Waits on October 29, 2026
If you’re a recent heir, take a breath — and then take stock. These items are worth more than you think.
Leaving Medicare Advantage This Fall? Medigap Can Turn You Down
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 29, 2026
Medicare says you can leave Medicare Advantage by Dec. 7. It doesn’t mention who gets to decide whether you’re covered afterward.
Americans Have $27 Billion in Gift Cards They Haven’t Used. 6 Ways to Cash Yours In
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 29, 2026
Odds are there’s one in your junk drawer right now. Here’s how to turn it into money — and the fee that could be eating it.
2 Times in Life When More Exercise May Lower Your Dementia Risk by 40% — Including Retirement
Chris Kissell on October 29, 2026
Boston University researchers have discovered great news for older generations.
5 Ways Sam’s Club Is Better Than Costco
Gillian Manning and Kristin Kurens on October 29, 2026
In a head-to-head comparison of the warehouse clubs, here’s where Sam’s Club comes out on top.
13 Laws You Could Be Breaking — Without Even Realizing It
Nancy Dunham on October 28, 2026
Don’t be one of the unfortunate souls who’s unaware of these little-known legal traps.
These 25 Cities Are America’s Safest All-Around in 2026
Chris Kissell on October 28, 2026
Discover which hidden havens in the U.S. promise peace and security like no others.
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