Apr 20, 2023
There are many benefits to early retirement, but finding health care coverage isn't one of them.Medicare generally doesn't kick in until age 65, although some people qualify for Medicare at 62.
Mar 29, 2023
Many retirees dream of taking advantage of their new free time to travel the world and see all the places that felt out of reach during their working years. It's a beautiful dream, but one that doesn't come cheap.
Jan 9, 2023
Inflation skyrocketed in 2021, jumping from less than 2% in 2020 to 7% year-over-year. It climbed as high as 9.1% in June 2022 before beginning to ease just in time for the holiday season.
Mar 11, 2022
Although the full retirement age to maximize benefits is currently 67 years old, most healthy retirees can begin accessing Medicare once they turn 65. Navigating Medicare can get tricky - especially if you have a spouse or had inconsistent employment over the years.
Mar 2, 2022
With 21% of the U.S. population eligible for or already in retirement over the coming decade, health care industry observers are warning of a looming long-term care crisis.
Jan 18, 2022
Open enrollment is an annual point of stress for many Americans. The amount of benefits education available to workers varies by employer, but over one-third of workers (and 54% of Millennials) feel they don't fully understand the benefits they're signing up for.
Nov 15, 2021
Retirement has long been billed as the best time of your life. Assuming you did everything the right way, you should be able to retire with a comfortable nest egg and live out your golden years just the way you wanted.
Oct 21, 2021
It's a frightening thought, but someone might be looking for your private data to commit identity fraud. U.S. consumers reported losing $3.3 billion to fraud in 2020 alone, while over 60% of Americans state that they've been a victim of a scam in the past.