Latest articles by Eleanor Laise
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Medicare Advantage Cost-Cutting Rule Could Impact Care
retirement Step therapy can allow Advantage plans to require patients to try cheaper drugs first.
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Are Your Bonds Doing Their Job for Your Nest Egg?
retirement Core bond funds should help a retirement portfolio stay afloat when stocks sink. Are yours?
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6 Super-Agers' Secrets to Keeping Your Brain Sharp
Healthy Living on a Budget Exercise, healthy eating and maintaining friendships help some seniors keep their cognitive abilities sharp.
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Social Security Scams Are a Growing Threat
retirement As scammers get more aggressive, some types of Social Security fraud are growing exponentially. Here’s what you can do to safeguard your personal data and keep fraudsters from stealing your Social Security benefits.
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Discover the Secrets of Super Agers
Caregiving Diet, exercise, a positive attitude and strong friendships are the keys to health and longevity.
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CCRCs Raise Financial Questions for Retirees
Making Your Money Last Continuing-care retirement communities seem enticing, but study the owner's financials before taking the plunge.
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A Retiree's Guide to Key Dates in 2019
Financial Planning When ringing in a new year, many people resolve to be better organized or improve how they manage their finances.
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Fight a Denied Medicare Advantage Claim
retirement Smart tips and helpful sources to aid you in filing an appeal.
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Keys to Lock In Lifetime Retirement Income
Making Your Money Last Guaranteed income for life, and the peace of mind that comes with it, is within reach. Here's how.
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Getting Medigap Can Be a Challenge for Those on Traditional Medicare
retirement Fall open enrollment is a smart time to look for a Medigap policy to fill in the gaps left by your Medicare health coverage.
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Hefty Fund Payouts Trigger Big Tax Hit
retirement Investors have been socked with sizable taxable distributions in recent years, and 2018 will be no different.
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Muni Bonds Sport Attractive Yields for Retirees
bonds For older investors, municipal bonds can offer diversification as well as tax-free income.
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Medicare Open Enrollment: Shop for a Better Deal on Plans
retirement You have from October 15 through December 7 to change your health and prescription-drug plans for 2019.
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Brooke Astor's Grandson Fights Against Elder Abuse
Caregiving Philip C. Marshall went to court to protect his wealthy socialite grandmother from being financially exploited by her own son. His crusade continues today.
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Shop Carefully for Bargains in Utilities Stocks
retirement The utility sector continues to climb despite rising interest rates. Older income investors, in particular, should take note.
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Explore the World as a Roving Retiree
Travel One retired couple proves there's no need to slow down (or settle down) in retirement.
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Time to Reassess Your Life Insurance After Tax Reform
retirement The new tax law is prompting policyholders to review their life insurance to see if the coverage still makes sense.
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5 Retirement Lessons Learned From the Great Recession
recession The Great Recession of 2007-09 turned retirement dreams into nightmares.
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Look to REITs for Retirement Income as Inflation Heats Up
retirement Find bargains among real-estate investment trusts focused on shopping centers, senior housing, data centers and more.
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Finding Health Insurance Before Medicare
Medicare Ways to keep you and your family protected without paying an arm and a leg.
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U.S. Treasuries: Higher Yields Without the Risk
bonds Why short-term Treasuries look compelling for the first time since the financial crisis.
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Lower-Cost Health Plans Come at a High Price
retirement Why going the alternative route might mean more limitations on your medical coverage.
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Tailoring Health Care For Older Patients
retirement Ways medical care is falling short for retirees and seniors, and what to do about it.
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Retirees, Maximize Returns on Your Cash Stash
retirement Smart ways to spread out your savings and earn more interest from your bank.
