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Should You Split Your Car and Umbrella Insurance? Here’s What a CPA Says
Gillian Manning on October 30, 2026
What might seem like a money-saving move often backfires.
I’m in My 70s and Need Long-Term Care Insurance. Is It Hopeless at My Age?
Gillian Manning on October 26, 2026
Here are financial experts’ tips and alternative strategies for getting long-term care insurance in your 70s.
I’m 71 and Collecting Social Security. Can I Switch to Half of My Husband’s Benefit When He Retires?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on July 17, 2026
A law change means new rules for “switching” between Social Security benefit amounts.
Identity Theft Expert Says Passwords Are Only ‘Good’ Protection — Here Is the ‘Best’ Way to Lock Down Accounts
Gillian Manning on July 3, 2026
Protect your social media accounts from hackers with these expert-recommended security steps.
‘My Bond Fund Went Down’ and Retirement Is Near — How Do I Earn up to 7% Now?
Gillian Manning on June 25, 2026
Even “safe” investments can take a hit when inflation strikes. Here’s how to find steadier income.
Here’s How I Make $1,000 a Month Selling Thrift Store Finds Online
Kentin Waits on June 6, 2026
A professional thrift shopper explains the basics of how to resell secondhand items online.
Are You Stuck With Old-Fashioned Stocks for Life? Here’s What a CPA Says (It’s Good News)
Chris Kissell on May 27, 2026
Owning paper stock certificates doesn’t mean you’re trapped with those investments forever — despite what some brokerages might tell you.
Is My Husband’s Ex-Wife Really Allowed to Draw on His Social Security?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on May 25, 2026
For many remarried individuals, claiming benefits based on an ex-spouse’s record is not allowed. But there are exceptions.
Does Waiting Till 70 to Claim Social Security Help Middle-Class Couples? Here’s What an Expert Told a 62-Year-Old
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on May 21, 2026
Tens of thousands of dollars are at stake for this Money Talks News reader and his wife.
I’m 70 and Need to Buy Life Insurance to Cover My Funeral Costs. Where Do I Begin?
Chris Kissell on May 20, 2026
A CPA explains the pros and cons of life insurance options available to retirees.
Inherited a Coin Collection? Here’s What to Do — and What Not to Do
Gillian Manning on January 30, 2026
Don’t let valuable coins become worthless due to a simple mistake.
‘I Want to Retire, but I’m Afraid to’ — How Will I Afford Health Insurance?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on February 9, 2026
A Money Talks News reader’s retirement plans are stalled by medical insurance costs. Here are the options.
Can a Pension Really Ding a Widow’s Social Security Benefit?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on November 15, 2024
Two Social Security rules can take a big bite out of the benefits of pensioners and their spouses, ex-spouses and survivors.
Can My Husband Collect on My Social Security If I Die First?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on October 24, 2024
Whether a spouse is eligible for survivor’s benefits depends on several conditions.
Will I Lose My Full Social Security Benefit If I Marry a Younger Man?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on October 14, 2024
Getting married is a joyous occasion at any age, but when it happens later in life, it might be bad news for your retirement benefits.
Am I Stuck With My Own Social Security Benefit — or Am I Owed $200 More?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on October 9, 2024
Social Security spousal benefits aren’t worth quite as much as some people believe.
How Do I Keep My Sibling’s Partner From Inheriting Part of Mom’s Estate?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on October 9, 2024
Trusts, particularly revocable ones, offer more flexibility than you might realize when it comes to how funds are distributed.
Are There Senior Discounts for Cable TV?
Gillian Manning on July 17, 2024
You don’t have to accept what you’re currently paying for television.
Are There Senior Discounts on Internet Service?
Gillian Manning on July 3, 2024
Some internet providers can help you lower your bill — if you qualify. But there are other ways to save, too.
Can I Claim Social Security Early and Change It Later?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on June 26, 2024
Some married people can indeed change the type of Social Security benefit they receive — but it’s not exactly straightforward.
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