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Board Service in Retirement: The Best Time to Join a Board Is Before You Retire
Many senior executives wait until retirement to take a seat on a corporate board. But making this career move early is a win-win for you and your current organization.
By Anne deBruin Sample, CEO Published
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18 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Medicare doesn’t provide services entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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10 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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We bought a vacation home for retirement, but we never use it. Should we sell, or rent it out and wait for mortgage rates to come down?
We ask financial planning experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman Published
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A Financial Professional's Take on Long-Term Care Insurance: Buy or Not?
Unless you have about $6,000 burning a hole in your pocket every month, you should make a plan in case you need long-term care. Luckily, you have options.
By Randy Swartwood Published
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Social Security: Why Retirees Lose Thousands to Outdated Tax Rules
Retirement Taxes Could the Social Security 90th anniversary be a good time to revisit old tax thresholds?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Baby Boomers vs. Gen X: How They Approach Retirement Differently
One generation is nearing retirement, while another is already there. The way they're navigating this important life transition couldn't be more distinct.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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12 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
By Catherine Siskos Last updated
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When Will I Receive My 2025 Social Security Checks?
Find out when you can expect your 2025 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley Last updated