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COVID Aged Your Brain Faster, Even if You Didn't Get Sick
Whether you contracted COVID or not, your brain took a hit. Here's what that means for your health and what you can do about it.
By Christy Bieber Published
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This Might Be What Your Retirement Portfolio Is Missing
You can supplement your retirement nest egg or save for other goals with a taxable brokerage account.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Five Things to Do if You're Forced Into Early Retirement (and How to Reset and Recover)
Developing a solid retirement plan — before a layoff — can help you to adapt to unexpected changes in your timeline. Once the initial panic eases, you can confidently reimagine what's next.
By Victoria Larson, RICP® Published
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2026 Social Security COLA July Projection Rises
This October, the SSA will determine the new cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) by comparing the CPI-W data from July, August, and September of 2025 to the same data from 2024.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Best Jobs for Retirees
retirement Your career is ending. Now it’s time to consider how to earn extra cash in retirement by doing the work you’ve always wanted to do.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Swing into Retirement: the Best Cities for Golf Lovers
Most of the best retirement cities for golfers are in the Southwest and Southeast, but a few northern cities chipped into the top 25. Here's where to go for the green.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is a hot topic. I thought it would be interesting to see if President Trump and previous presidents collect Social Security benefits.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Don’t Let Your Dreams Go Unfulfilled: Plan for Your Passion in Retirement
Follow these three steps to ensure you are emotionally and financially prepared for your passion in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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I Heard Tariffs Will Cost Families $2,800 This Year. I'm a Retiree on a Fixed Income. How Can I Prepare?
We ask retirement planning experts what to do.
By Maurie Backman Published