Retirement
Home Care Crisis: How Rising Costs Are Breaking the Middle Class
Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on March 12, 2026
AARP reports that home care and assisted living costs have surged nearly 50% since 2019, creating an affordability crisis for middle-class families as expenses far outpace income growth.
55 and Counting: Are You on Schedule, Ahead or Behind the Perfect 10-Year Retirement Plan?
Kendall Blythe on March 11, 2026
What does perfection even look like for your golden years?
The High Cost of Long-Term Care in 2026 — and 3 Ways to Protect Yourself
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 11, 2026
The average 65-year-old should prepare for a massive bill. And it’s worse for women than men.
Now You Can Buy Gold With Your Groceries at Costco, Walmart and Amazon. Is It a Good Idea or a Costly Mistake?
Kendall Blythe on March 11, 2026
Late-night online shopping just took on a new dimension.
$1M Is a Retirement Goal. Here’s How Long It Lasts in Every State.
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on March 9, 2026
A new report from GOBankingRates reveals that $1 million in retirement savings will last less than 20 years in every U.S. state, with Oklahoma and Mississippi offering the longest stretch at roughly 19 years.
How Trump’s Proposed Savings Account Aims to Fix a ‘Gross Disparity’ in the American Retirement System
Kristin Kurens on March 3, 2026
A new government-backed savings account could offer matching contributions to workers left out of the 401(k) system.
Study Uncovers a Downside of Medicare Advantage Plans for Stroke Patients
Kristin Kurens on March 3, 2026
The findings show that the drawback is even worse for those who also qualify for Medicaid.
The Death of the Financial Secret: Why Younger Generations Are Breaking the Taboo
Kendall Blythe on March 2, 2026
Politics, retirement savings and salary were once the forbidden fruit of polite conversation. Not anymore.
How to Spoil Your Grandchildren the Old-Fashioned Way Without Overspending
Kendall Blythe on March 2, 2026
Become the favorite grandparent for all the right reasons.
An 1863 Investment in Gold Coins Is Worth Millions in the 21st Century. Should You Adopt the Same Strategy?
Kendall Blythe on February 27, 2026
This specific investment tactic may not work in the 2020s, but the principle remains remarkably similar 160 years later.
The Global Longevity Paradox: How the American Retirement Timeline Compares Worldwide
Kendall Blythe on February 26, 2026
Planning a glorious retirement? Check your life expectancy before you start withdrawing.
The Social Security Trust Fund Is Draining Faster Than Expected. Here’s How to Plan at Every Age.
Kristin Kurens on February 26, 2026
Benefits won’t disappear, but they could shrink. Here’s how to prepare no matter where you are in your career.
When Are You Going to Retire? It May Be Sooner Than You Think
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 25, 2026
You might plan to work until 65, but the data shows most of us punch out much sooner. Here’s why.
AI Afterlife Services Are Here. Should You Include Them in Your Estate Plan?
Kendall Blythe on February 25, 2026
Your digital ghost could preserve your legacy for eternity. Is that comforting or creepy?
What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Die?
Kendall Blythe on February 25, 2026
The idea of living digitally forever may be closer than you think.
Why Every Retiree Needs a Manifesto (and How to Write Yours)
Kathleen Coxwell on February 25, 2026
If you haven’t written this yet, now’s the time to do it.
12 Things That Can Ding Your Social Security Payments
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 24, 2026
Find out what could take some of the shine out of your golden years.
Gen X Is Facing Retirement With Higher Credit Card Balances. Does This Matter?
Kendall Blythe on February 24, 2026
Debt can be useful at times, but carrying high-interest debt may spell trouble in (retirement) paradise.
The Top 3 Most Affordable Retirement Havens in the World
Victoria Harmer on February 24, 2026
Not only are these overseas locales beautiful — they can also help you save big.
Is Your 401(k) Where It Should Be After Age 50? See How You Compare
Kendall Blythe on February 24, 2026
You may be comfortable today. But is your retirement plan truly on track?
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