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Projected 2027 IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Medicare Part B and DWill you owe the Medicare IRMAA surcharge in 2027? Grab your 2025 tax return and check the projected brackets and surcharges for next year.
By Donna LeValley
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A Skiing Trip Showed Me What's Missing From My Retirement PlanA skiing trip revealed a scary truth about retirement — we're so focused on making sure we don't run out of money, we don't think about running out of friends.
By Jon Sabes
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An Immediate Annuity May Sound Boring, But Hear Me OutAn immediate annuity transforms a lump sum into a lifelong paycheck, essentially providing a DIY pension so you can stop stressing over stock market drama.
By Ken Nuss
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When the World Is Your Retirement HomeGlobal nomads leave everything behind to wander the continents.
By Alina Tugend
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5 European Countries Welcoming US ExpatsThese are great options if you're looking to retire abroad.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Wealth Wise: Downsize or Drain Our 401(k) to Pay Off Our Home?In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a reader navigate a heart-wrenching choice: Tap a 401(k) to save the lake home they love, or sell it to protect their financial future.
By Maurie Backman
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Our Annual Grandparents' Guide to Today's Pop ArtistsIf you liked Amy Winehouse, Radiohead or Miles Davis, we have new music recommendations for you.
By Steve Hochman
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Inflation Is the New Fixed Expense in Retirement: 5 Things That Actually Work to Address It (and What Doesn't)Inflation will cut your purchasing power in half over a long retirement. Simply trying to spend less won't work, so you need a plan that helps your savings last.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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My Next Italy Trip Is on Hold, But Here’s How I Keep the Roman GlowTravel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
