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Medicare Premiums 2026: Projected IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and D
Will you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge next year? It depends on a few factors.
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What to Do After Losing Your Spouse: An Expert Guide
Some financial decisions need to be made sooner rather than later. In honor of International Widows' Day, here's what you need to know about gathering documents and contacting government agencies and financial institutions.
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I'm a Financial Planner: This Is the Key to Successful Retirement Planning
You have to focus on what you can control — the inputs — and not obsess over what you can't control — the output. Here's how to do that.
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Why Single Retirees Have It Better Than You Think
From housing to health care, see how flying solo in retirement can stretch your funds further.
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Don't Have an Estate Plan? Six Things That Could Go Very Wrong
Bad things can happen when you're unprepared, such as big-time taxes and family turmoil. Generational planning can help protect the people you love. Here's some expert advice to help you out.
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12 Things You Must Know About Claiming and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.
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The $1 Million Retirement Question: Are You Being Tax-Smart About Your Pension?
A financial planner raises some key considerations for navigating retirement with a pension and recommends four strategies.
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Dementia Hot Spots: Is Your Region Raising Your Risk?
Why a 25% higher dementia risk could be tied to your U.S. location. But you're not powerless; there are 14 ways to lower your risk.
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Divorce and Your Home: An Expert's Guide to Avoiding a Tax Bomb
Your home is probably your biggest asset, so if you're getting a divorce, the stakes are high. Keep it? Sell it? You need to have a good plan in place for how to handle it.
