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Time to Stop Driving? When Older Drivers Need to Hang up the Car Keys
Does your older parent or spouse need to stop driving? It's one of the hardest transitions in aging, and there's no simple fix.
By Maurie Backman
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10 Free and Low-Cost Online Classes for Retirees
Boost your skills with these free (or nearly-free) online classes — perfect for knowledge-seeking retirees
By Kathryn Pomroy
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RMD or QCD? Take the Retirement Distribution Quiz
Don’t let mandatory distributions catch you off guard. Test your RMD knowledge and discover strategies to maximize your retirement income today.
By Donna LeValley
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We Are 57 and Want to Take Two Years Off to Travel
We have saved $7 million, and our round-the-world trip will cost $800K. We both had parents who died in their 60s, so we want to travel while we are "young."
By Maurie Backman
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Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year?
Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future.
By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate Plan
This 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.
By Erin Bendig
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: March 2026
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at March's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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The Small Cruises We'd Book Now for a 2026 Retirement Splurge
The new way to sail: Why boutique yacht cruises are the ultimate retirement reward.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up?
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.
By Donna LeValley




