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How to Avoid Medicare Penalties When Working Past 65If you work past age 65, assuming you can delay signing up for Medicare can lead to permanent penalties and costly coverage gaps. Here's how to avoid that.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
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9 Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on InsuranceThese small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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Your Guide to Open Enrollment and Health Insurance for 2027As healthcare costs continue to climb, use these strategies to select an insurance plan with the coverage you need at a price you can afford.
By Katherine Hobson
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5 Retirement Savings Strategies Beyond Your 401(k) MatchFrom HSAs to backdoor Roths and even taxable brokerage accounts, there are plenty of ways to boost retirement savings once you've hit your full 401(k) match.
By Michael Pappis, CFP®
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How to Protect Your Home — and Wallet — From Climate Insurance HikesA top insurer warns the damage climate change causes is making it cost-prohibitive for insurers in some areas. Learn how to protect your home and lower costs.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best and Worst Airlines for Holiday Flight DelaysDon't want to risk missing your family for the holidays? Here are the airlines to choose (and the ones to avoid).
By Rachael Green
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7 Frugal Travel Habits That Aren't Worth ItYou want the best value for your money when you travel. But these seven habits likely hurt more than they help.
By Rachael Green
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The 7-Month Deadline That Sets Your Lifetime Medicare PremiumsUnderstanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage.
By Donna LeValley
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Medicare Supplement Rates: How to Save MoneyYour Medigap plan could be much cheaper with another carrier. It's easier than you might think to switch — but beware of the timing trap that can trip you up.
By Hans Scheil, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CLTC®
