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When Is Amazon Prime Day 2020?
When Is Amazon Prime Day 2020?
Circumstances beyond its control have forced Amazon to move its annual Christmas-in-July Amazon Prime Day blowout sale in 2020 to ... later. Prime Da…
September 28, 2020
Trump Promises $200 Prescription Drug Card for Seniors
Trump Promises $200 Prescription Drug Card for Seniors
Medicare beneficiaries will soon receive a debit card in the mail that they can use to pay for prescription drugs.
September 25, 2020
High-Tech Aids for Aging in Place
High-Tech Aids for Aging in Place
Apple Watch and other technology provides fast feedback, comfort for older users, and a powerful assist for caregivers.
September 23, 2020
The Annuity With a Tax-Planning Twist
The Annuity With a Tax-Planning Twist
A qualified life annuity contract helps retirees with guaranteed payments to last their entire lives.
September 21, 2020
Now’s the Time for Estate Tax Planning
Now’s the Time for Estate Tax Planning
There's a wealth of opportunity with IRS interest rates at an all-time low and the federal estate and gift tax exemption at an historic high.
September 18, 2020
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When Elder Care Requires Legal Advice
When Elder Care Requires Legal Advice
Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.
September 15, 2020
Retirees, Create An Emergency Fund for Rental Property
Retirees, Create An Emergency Fund for Rental Property
Build a cushion to protect your income from an unforeseen crisis.
September 15, 2020
Take Charge of Your Portfolios, Ladies
Take Charge of Your Portfolios, Ladies
When it comes to investing, too many women learn the hard way that disengaging is a mistake.
September 14, 2020
Uncle Sam’s Bite of Social Security
Uncle Sam’s Bite of Social Security
Retirement surprise: As much as 85% of Social Security benefits are subject to tax when provisional income exceeds $34,000 on a single return or $44,0…
September 10, 2020
A Kiplinger-Alliance for Lifetime Income Poll: Americans & Retirement Security
A Kiplinger-Alliance for Lifetime Income Poll: Americans & Retirement Security
The majority of respondents in our poll would welcome more guaranteed income.
September 8, 2020
Is the Stock Market Closed on Labor Day?
Is the Stock Market Closed on Labor Day?
The good news: Stock markets and bond markets alike get the day off for Labor Day. But traders don't get an early start to the weekend.
September 5, 2020
Back in School Decades Later
Back in School Decades Later
Getting a degree or certificate in retirement or later in life can have its advantages.
September 2, 2020
Stock Market Holidays in 2020
Stock Market Holidays in 2020
Is the stock market open today? Take a look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets take off in 2020.
September 2, 2020
How to Build a Bond Portfolio
How to Build a Bond Portfolio
No single bond (or even bond fund) can do it all. We'll help you match your goals with appropriate fixed-income picks.
August 27, 2020
How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
Rates on everything from home mortgages to car loans are at record lows. We’ll tell you how to qualify for the best rates.
August 27, 2020
Give Your Credit a Boost
Give Your Credit a Boost
When times get tough, your credit profile could take a hit. Here’s how to keep it in shape.
August 27, 2020
A Guide to Streaming Services
A Guide to Streaming Services
Competition is growing. That’s giving you more choices—and a chance to save money.
August 27, 2020
The Five Top Consumer Complaints
The Five Top Consumer Complaints
Here are the top five complaints from a survey of state and local agencies from 19 states.
August 27, 2020
Beware Crooked Contact Tracers
Beware Crooked Contact Tracers
If someone claiming to be a contact tracer asks you for money or requests your Social Security number, that’s a red flag.
August 26, 2020
Even in a Pandemic, Some Employers Are Hiring
Even in a Pandemic, Some Employers Are Hiring
During COVID-19, you may have to use different strategies to find the job you want.
August 26, 2020
The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
Anticipate how changes in lifestyle and health might affect the kind of vehicle you will need over time.
August 26, 2020
Sandwich Generation Faces Caregiving Challenges
Sandwich Generation Faces Caregiving Challenges
The sandwich generation has it tough in the best of times. The pandemic has made it even tougher.
August 26, 2020
How to Create Income for Life
How to Create Income for Life
Having a paycheck you can depend on in retirement is more important than ever.
August 26, 2020
Back to School, Ready or Not
Back to School, Ready or Not
This Florida teacher’s school let families choose distance learning or in-person classes.
August 26, 2020
Don’t Be a ‘Helicopter Child’ in Retirement
Don’t Be a ‘Helicopter Child’ in Retirement
Signs and signals you're hovering over your aging parents and infantilizing them.
August 26, 2020