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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Things To Know for Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2026
Retirement Tax Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
By Kate Schubel
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QUIZ: What Type Of Retirement Spender Are You?
Quiz What is your retirement spending style? Find out with this quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Are You Rich? The Average Net Worth by Age
Are you beating your peers on average net worth? Get tips from financial advisers on how to grow your wealth over time.
By Adam Shell
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How to Avoid the Financial Quicksand of Early Retirement Losses
Sequence of returns — experiencing losses early on — can quickly deplete your savings, highlighting the need for strategies that prioritize income stability.
By Mark Kennedy
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How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help Protect Your Aging Parents
If you are worried about older family members or friends whose financial judgment is raising red flags, help is out there — from an elder law attorney.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Q4 Post-Mortem From an Investment Adviser: Year of Resilience
Financial pro Prem Patel shares his take on how markets performed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with an eye toward what investors should keep in mind for 2026.
By Prem Patel, MBA, IAR
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9 Medicare Changes to Watch in 2026
Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.
By Donna LeValley
