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Carl Sullivan | Jun 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM EDT

$1.2M Nest Egg at 70 Translates to Only $32,000 of Real Annual Spending

A single 70-year-old retiree sitting on $1.2 million and collecting $30,000 a year in Social Security looks wealthy on paper.…

Drew Wood | Jun 8, 2026 at 6:50 AM EDT

The Most Underrated Retirement Town for Skiers Might Be in Nevada

For retirees who love skiing, the dream is simple: wake up near the mountains, buy a season pass, and spend…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 8, 2026 at 6:21 AM EDT

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

A retired math teacher in her mid-60s with a seven-figure 403(b) did the responsible thing. She kept her withdrawals modest,…

Drew Wood | Jun 8, 2026 at 5:31 AM EDT

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

A retiree who wants $34,000 a year in pipeline income without filing a single K-1 schedule can get there with…

David Beren | Jun 7, 2026 at 8:11 PM EDT

34% of Americans Panic-Sell During Market Drops. The Cost: 27% in Missed Gains

A new behavioral finding from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement’s 2026 Annual Retirement Study shows that 34%…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

A 66-year-old woman was married for 14 years, divorced nearly two decades ago, and never remarried. Her career after the…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM EDT

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

A couple turning 64 this year with $2.1 million saved is, by most measures, ready to retire. But the math…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM EDT

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 | Jun 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM EDT

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 | Jun 7, 2026 at 1:12 PM EDT

Retired Postal 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 | Jun 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM EDT

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…

Christy Bieber | Jun 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM EDT

Three Unexpected Reasons Your Social Security Check Could Quietly Get Smaller

Your Social Security statement shows an estimated monthly benefit, but several forces can quietly reduce what you actually receive. Filing…

Drew Wood | Jun 7, 2026 at 11:29 AM EDT

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 | Jun 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT

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 | Jun 7, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT

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…

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$1.2M Nest Egg at 70 Translates to Only $32,000 of Real Annual Spending

The Most Underrated Retirement Town for Skiers Might Be in Nevada

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

34% of Americans Panic-Sell During Market Drops. The Cost: 27% in Missed Gains

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

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 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

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

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$1.2M Nest Egg at 70 Translates to Only $32,000 of Real Annual Spending

The Most Underrated Retirement Town for Skiers Might Be in Nevada

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

34% of Americans Panic-Sell During Market Drops. The Cost: 27% in Missed Gains

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

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 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

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

Stock Market Live July 14, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Regaining Lost Ground on Inflation Report

Live Nasdaq Composite: Tech Stocks Rise in Relief, Treasury Yields Fall as Cooler Inflation Gives Markets a Tailwind

She’s 66 With Only $10,000 Saved for Retirement. Dave Ramsey Says She’ll Still Be ‘Okay’

Wall Street Has a New SpaceX Bull, And This Is How High the Stock Could Soar

Microsoft vs Oracle: One Thriving, One Burning Cash

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