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Carl Sullivan | 59 minutes ago

69-Year-Old Widow With $890,000 in Late Husband’s IRA Faces a Massive Tax Bill if She Isn’t Careful

Losing a spouse at 69 is hard enough. Discovering that the paperwork you sign in the weeks afterward can permanently…

Christy Bieber | 2 hours ago

The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn’t See Coming

Contributing to a health savings account, or HSA, makes a lot of sense when you’re eligible to participate in one…

Carl Sullivan | 2 hours ago

Retired Postal Office Worker With $720,000 Discovers His Pension Just Triggered an IRMAA Surprise

The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension provides a reliable paycheck every month. So a retired United States Postal Service…

Christy Bieber | 2 hours ago

The Life Insurance Move That Lets a Retiring 64-Year-Old Take the Higher Single-Life Pension and Still Leave His Spouse $720,000 Protected

When Robert began preparing for retirement at age 64, he faced an important decision. Like many retirees with traditional defined-benefit…

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Christy Bieber | 3 hours ago

Three Unexpected Reasons Your Social Security Check Could Quietly Get Smaller

It’s important to try to get an estimate of your monthly Social Security benefits before you retire. That way,…

Drew Wood | 3 hours ago

Can One Realty Income Position Generate $33,000 a Year in Retirement?

A 70-year-old retiree seeking approximately $33,000 in annual portfolio income could generate that cash flow from a single position in…

Maurie Backman | 4 hours ago

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

If there’s one financial decision that’s likely to carry a lot of weight throughout your retirement, it’s your Social…

Drew Wood | 4 hours ago

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

Mississippi routinely appears near the top of rankings for affordability, and that has many retirees asking the same question: can…

Drew Wood | 5 hours ago

How a $500,000 Position in Senior Loan ETFs Can Generate $35,000 a Year With Floating-Rate Protection

A $500,000 position generating a 7% blended yield produces $35,000 in annual income, or about $2,917 per month. That is…

David Beren | 5 hours ago

49% of Divorced Americans Say It Derailed Retirement, Here’s Why the Timing Matters Most

Divorce after 50, often called gray divorce, has moved from a cultural curiosity to a measurable retirement risk. In these…

David Beren | 5 hours ago

The Savings Habit That Won’t Shut Off: Why 39% of Retirees Hoard Their Wealth

The Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement 2026 Annual Retirement Study surfaced a finding that rarely gets attention in…

Drew Wood | 6 hours ago

The Trumps Bought a Vineyard Near This Virginia Town. Can You Afford to Retire There?

In 2011, the Trump family acquired a vineyard spanning nearly 1,300 acres south of Charlottesville. Today, Trump Winery is widely…

Danielle Liverance | 6 hours ago

Wes Moss Says One Dollar Over the Wrong IRMAA Threshold Can Cost a Retiree Up to $4,000 a Year and Most Advisors Never Mention It

Wes Moss told Clark Howard listeners something most retirees never hear from their insurance broker or their financial advisor: “IRMAA…

Drew Wood | 7 hours ago

How $350,000 in International Dividend Stocks Can Produce $19,000 a Year and Reduce U.S. Concentration Risk

Replacing $19,000 in annual passive income from a $350,000 portfolio requires a blended yield of roughly 5.4%. That can be…

Gerelyn Terzo | 7 hours ago

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Picture a 65-year-old who just retired with a spouse, no pension, and roughly $2 million in a 60/40 portfolio. The…

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Personal Finance Articles

69-Year-Old Widow With $890,000 in Late Husband’s IRA Faces a Massive Tax Bill if She Isn’t Careful

The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn’t See Coming

Retired Postal Office Worker With $720,000 Discovers His Pension Just Triggered an IRMAA Surprise

The Life Insurance Move That Lets a Retiring 64-Year-Old Take the Higher Single-Life Pension and Still Leave His Spouse $720,000 Protected

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Three Unexpected Reasons Your Social Security Check Could Quietly Get Smaller

Can One Realty Income Position Generate $33,000 a Year in Retirement?

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

How a $500,000 Position in Senior Loan ETFs Can Generate $35,000 a Year With Floating-Rate Protection

49% of Divorced Americans Say It Derailed Retirement, Here’s Why the Timing Matters Most

The Savings Habit That Won’t Shut Off: Why 39% of Retirees Hoard Their Wealth

The Trumps Bought a Vineyard Near This Virginia Town. Can You Afford to Retire There?

Wes Moss Says One Dollar Over the Wrong IRMAA Threshold Can Cost a Retiree Up to $4,000 a Year and Most Advisors Never Mention It

How $350,000 in International Dividend Stocks Can Produce $19,000 a Year and Reduce U.S. Concentration Risk

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

NVDL Collapsed 12% in a Single Day as Nvidia Lost $279 Billion, Exposing How Leverage Compounds on Bad Tape

Exxon Got Kicked Out of the Dow in 2020. It Has Since Beaten the S&P 500 by Nearly Double

NUGT Collapsed 17% on Friday While Gold Fell Just 3%: The Hidden Leverage Destroying Miners ETF Holders

69-Year-Old Widow With $890,000 in Late Husband's IRA Faces a Massive Tax Bill if She Isn't Careful

The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn't See Coming

NVDL Collapsed 12% in a Single Day as Nvidia Lost $279 Billion, Exposing How Leverage Compounds on Bad Tape

Exxon Got Kicked Out of the Dow in 2020. It Has Since Beaten the S&P 500 by Nearly Double

Personal Finance Articles

69-Year-Old Widow With $890,000 in Late Husband’s IRA Faces a Massive Tax Bill if She Isn’t Careful

The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn’t See Coming

Retired Postal Office Worker With $720,000 Discovers His Pension Just Triggered an IRMAA Surprise

The Life Insurance Move That Lets a Retiring 64-Year-Old Take the Higher Single-Life Pension and Still Leave His Spouse $720,000 Protected

All Personal Finance Articles

Three Unexpected Reasons Your Social Security Check Could Quietly Get Smaller

Can One Realty Income Position Generate $33,000 a Year in Retirement?

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

How a $500,000 Position in Senior Loan ETFs Can Generate $35,000 a Year With Floating-Rate Protection

49% of Divorced Americans Say It Derailed Retirement, Here’s Why the Timing Matters Most

The Savings Habit That Won’t Shut Off: Why 39% of Retirees Hoard Their Wealth

The Trumps Bought a Vineyard Near This Virginia Town. Can You Afford to Retire There?

Wes Moss Says One Dollar Over the Wrong IRMAA Threshold Can Cost a Retiree Up to $4,000 a Year and Most Advisors Never Mention It

How $350,000 in International Dividend Stocks Can Produce $19,000 a Year and Reduce U.S. Concentration Risk

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

NVDL Collapsed 12% in a Single Day as Nvidia Lost $279 Billion, Exposing How Leverage Compounds on Bad Tape

Exxon Got Kicked Out of the Dow in 2020. It Has Since Beaten the S&P 500 by Nearly Double

NUGT Collapsed 17% on Friday While Gold Fell Just 3%: The Hidden Leverage Destroying Miners ETF Holders

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69-Year-Old Widow With $890,000 in Late Husband's IRA Faces a Massive Tax Bill if She Isn't Careful

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