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Retirement

Ask Stacy: How Do I Handle Health Care Between Retirement and Medicare?

on November 9, 2026

It’s the silent killer of early retirement plans. Here are six ways to bridge the gap before 65.

Is My Husband’s Ex-Wife Really Allowed to Draw on His Social Security?

on November 9, 2026

For many remarried individuals, claiming benefits based on an ex-spouse’s record is not allowed. But there are exceptions.

Have VA Health Care? 6 Reasons Not to Skip Medicare Part B

on November 9, 2026

Plenty of veterans figure the VA has them covered. The VA says otherwise — and guessing wrong can cost you for life.

Amazon’s CEO Touts 3-Hour Prescription Delivery in 350+ Cities. On Medicare, Your Drug Plan Still Sets the Price

on November 9, 2026

The same generic can cost you two different copays at two in-network pharmacies a few blocks apart. Here’s how to tell which one is cheaper.

The Hidden $1,500-a-Year Threat to Your Retirement

and on November 9, 2026

Half of GLP-1 users fear choosing between their medication and retirement savings, and 17% have already taken on debt to keep paying for it.

Regret Claiming Social Security Early? You Get One Do-Over. 5 Rules

on November 9, 2026

There’s a way to undo the biggest Social Security decision you’ll make. It works once, the clock is short, and the price surprises people.

10 of the Best Places to Retire in Arizona (From Tiny Towns to Tucson)

on November 9, 2026

Retirement living choices abound in the Grand Canyon State’s big cities, small towns, forested mountains and sun-drenched desert.

Social Security’s Under Threat. Can New Senators Save It?

and on November 8, 2026

The trust fund is forecast to run dry in 2032, and an automatic 22% benefit cut could cost a newly retired average couple $16,900 a year.

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman Says 23-Hour Trading Starts Dec. 6. What It Means for Your Retirement Money

on November 6, 2026

Stocks will soon change hands while most investors sleep. Here are the reasons the late-night price may not be the one you want.

Your Cheap Obamacare Plan Now Comes With a Tax Break. Here’s How to Use It.

on November 6, 2026

The cheapest health plans on HealthCare.gov now come with a tax perk. Rule No. 2 could still pay off for this year.

Retired but Don’t Need to Access Your 401(k) Yet? 5 Moves to Make Before the IRS Makes You Withdraw

on November 6, 2026

Find out how the moves you make in low-income years can either lower your future tax bill or cost you money.

Is Inflation Finally Forcing Americans to Cut Back 401(k) Savings?

and on November 5, 2026

A TIAA survey finds 12% of Americans have tapped retirement accounts early to cover living costs, even as Fidelity reports record savings rates.

Does Waiting Till 70 to Claim Social Security Help Middle-Class Couples? Here’s What an Expert Told a 62-Year-Old

on November 5, 2026

Tens of thousands of dollars are at stake for this Money Talks News reader and his wife.

When Your Spouse Dies, Do You Really Pay More Tax on the Same Income?

on November 5, 2026

A quick look at the tax tables reveals the truth, plus a Medicare form that can lower a survivor’s premium surcharge.

Retirees Reveal Their Best-Ever Investments — and Many Had Nothing to Do With Finances

on November 4, 2026

Money isn’t the only thing you need to consider when it comes to investing.

These 5 Retirement Mistakes Cost Me $180,000—Here’s How to Avoid Them

on November 4, 2026

I worked two extra years because I made these mistakes. Hopefully you won’t have to.

How to Ease Yourself Into Your Ideal Overseas Retirement

on November 4, 2026

Discover a simple way to explore a new life abroad with a safety net in place.

How Will the Midterms Blue Wave Affect My 401(k)? Answers Here

and on November 4, 2026

Stocks jumped at the open after Democrats’ midterm wins, and Morningstar’s century of data shows election-year Novembers average a 2.4% gain.

The CEO Behind Dignity Memorial Says Higher Costs Will ‘Probably’ Reach Families. 5 Ways to Control a Funeral Bill

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.

9 of the Best Places to Retire on a River in America

on November 4, 2026

Find plenty of entertainment, relaxation and adventure with a waterway right outside your door.

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