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The 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Still 7 Months Away. Here's What to Do if You're Struggling in the Meantime.
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (122+ words) Key Points The 2027 Social Security COLA is expected to be above-average. Compare your income and expenses to see how much more money you need to cover your...
Here's How Much the Average Spousal Social Security Beneficiary Takes Home After Paying for Medicare
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (27+ words) Key Points The average spousal Social Security benefit is $986 as of April 2026. The typical Medicare Part B premium is over $200 per month. You will likely...
If You're Not Doing This 1 Thing, You're Probably Withdrawing From Your Retirement Savings the Wrong Way
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (169+ words) Key Points Many people use a fixed withdrawal rate for their retirement savings. That approach could increase your risk of running out of money. A better...
Medicare Advantage Has a Coverage Gap That Could Hurt Your Health
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (60+ words) Key Points Some retirees rely on Medicare Advantage instead of traditional Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans tend to have narrower networks. There could be...
Only $250, 000 in Retirement Savings? Here's How to Make That Money Last
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (30+ words) Key Points You can withdraw $10, 000 in your first year of retirement with a $250, 000 nest egg, according to the 4% rule. You will also get money from Social...
Claiming the New Senior Tax Deduction in 2026? Here's How That Will Affect Your Tax Bill
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (150+ words) Key Points The new senior tax deduction is worth up to $6, 000 for qualifying single adults and up to $12, 000 for married couples. There are age, income, and...
What Divorced Retirees Need to Know About Claiming Social Security in 2026
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (122+ words) Key Points You can claim Social Security based on your spouse's work history if you were married for at least 10 years. You can't receive spousal benefits...
Medicare Beneficiaries Hoping for GLP-1 Coverage for Weight Loss Just Got Some Bad News
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (24+ words) Key Points Medicare doesn't currently cover GLP-1s for weight loss. A new program was supposed to change this, but it's been indefinitely postponed. The...
Is 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worth It? A Brutally Honest Breakdown
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (244+ words) Image source: Getty Images Services like Afterpay, Klarna, and Affirm have made it easier than ever to divvy up a big purchase -- all to make you feel...
Here's Why the Best Balance Transfer Cards Have No Rewards Programs
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (280+ words) Image source: Getty Images I review credit cards for a living, and when someone asks me which 0% intro APR balance transfer card to go with, I almost...