Fixed Annuities Versus Bonds: A Comparison for Retirement Income
Retirees often seek safe income to cover essential bills without risking their principal. This column compa...
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Bridging the Health Insurance Gap Before Medicare
Retiring before age 65 creates a dangerous gap in health coverage that requires specific financial planning...
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Maximizing Social Security Benefits: How to Make the Most of Your Retirement
For many Americans, Social Security benefits are a crucial part of their retirement income. However, naviga...
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Long-Term Care Insurance: Costs, Coverage, and Alternatives for Those 50 and Older
Long-term care insurance can protect assets, but premiums have risen sharply. This column breaks down the n...
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How Medicare Part B Premiums Are Set and What They Will Cost You in 2026
Medicare Part B premiums for 2026 are locked in at $185 per month for most people. Income from two years ea...
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How Rising Medicare Part D Premiums Will Hit Retirees in 2026
Medicare Part D premiums are climbing again in 2026, driven by new rules on insulin and high-cost drugs. Sm...
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What Happens to My Investments When I Die
A clear walkthrough of how your investment accounts pass to the people you love — why beneficiary designati...
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2026 Scams Targeting Retirees: AI Voice Clones and 'Pig Butchering'
Two new tactics are draining retirement accounts in 2026: AI voice clones that impersonate your grandchild,...
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Dividend Investing for Retirement Income: How It Really Works
Dividends can feel like a paycheck in retirement, but the math is more nuanced than a headline yield. Here ...
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The 4% Rule in 2026: Does It Still Hold?
The famous 4% rule turned 30, and its own inventor now says the safe number is higher -- while Morningstar'...
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Bonds, Treasuries, TIPS, I-Bonds, and CDs: The Income Menu Now
With safe yields back near 4.5%, the boring corner of your portfolio finally pays. Here is a plain-English ...
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Pay Off the Mortgage or Invest? A Retiree's Plain-Number Guide
With 30-year mortgage rates near 6.5% in mid-2026, paying off the house gives you a guaranteed return while...
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