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Social Security’s big day: COLA to be announced Oct. 12

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Social Security’s big day: COLA to be announced Oct. 12

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‘No wonder the American public is confused.’ If you’re working at 65, should you get Medicare or keep your employer plan?

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Few who ‘retire early’ have achieved ‘financial independence’

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Medicare open enrollment: if you’re confused, this program can help

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I’m retired and thrilled to be earning 5% interest on my savings — but I just realized how much I’m going to pay in taxes

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Thanks, Goldman, but I’d rather own these 1,000 stocks than the Magnificent Seven

Washington’s blunders create a ‘Duck Soup Windfall’ for savers

With Medicare open enrollment, ‘senior hunting season’ is about to begin

A third of Americans believe the economy is a zero-sum game

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Enrolling in Medicare? Here’s what’s covered and what’s not.

See you later, Sunbelt. Boomers are rejecting the classic retirement spots.

Volunteers cuddle babies in intensive care: ‘To feel their finger curl around yours is an amazing connection.’

‘Is this heaven?’ No, but it’s the best state to retire in.

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I’m in my 60s with almost $1 million. My home is paid off. I’d like to move but am afraid of the high prices elsewhere: ‘Will I be OK?’

Paid off your mortgage? Be careful — you’re at risk of title theft.

‘The Golden Bachelor’ premieres: ‘How lucky would I be to find a second true love in my lifetime?’

Government shutdown may delay Social Security’s COLA release

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If I have $10 million, how much should I give away while I’m alive?

Why does TikTok hate the 401(k) so much?

The rich are just like us — they buy CDs too

Helping vets tackle debt: Retired Army colonel provides financial advice to service members who need it

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These funds may be better than the S&P 500 for retirement savers

Watch for this mail from Medicare. Missing out could cost you money and hurt your healthcare coverage.

Your company may want to hold on to your 401(k) assets when you retire — and you may want to let it

Will you have enough money in retirement? New research could help investors find their number.

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What will retirement really be like? Most people have no idea what’s coming.

‘Keep your daubers up!’ What you can learn from a man who lived to be 109.

Where are the retirees? Volunteerism among retirees is shockingly low. And that hurts everyone.

Are you a long-distance grandparent? How to build and maintain that bond for life.

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Millions could lose health coverage if they don’t reapply for Medicaid

Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:53 p.m. ET by Erin Flynn Jay

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Want to live to 100? Here’s the No. 1 predictor of whether you’ll make it.

Oct. 1, 2023 at 12:28 p.m. ET by Morey Stettner

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I live in the South and don’t want to retire here. I’m seeking four seasons, diversity and outdoor living. Where should I retire?

Sep. 30, 2023 at 5:01 p.m. ET by Jessica Hall

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One group is more likely to be forced back to work after retirement

Sep. 30, 2023 at 4:50 p.m. ET by Jessica Hall

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Women who have nighttime hot flashes may be at greater risk for Alzheimer’s, study finds

Sep. 30, 2023 at 4:40 p.m. ET by Jessica Hall

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‘What happens if we marry?’: My boyfriend gives his daughter $3,000 a month and pays for his ex-wife’s car. Is this a problem?

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Few who ‘retire early’ have achieved ‘financial independence’

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Banks are bracing for a recession as Treasury yields surge

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Why home insurance premiums have skyrocketed

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How Treasury market upheaval is rippling through global markets, in 4 charts

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Social Security’s big day: COLA to be announced Oct. 12

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‘I still feel as dumb as a box of rocks.’ I’ve worked with financial advisers for 11 years, but now I’m wondering: Is there a better way?

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These 20 stocks in the S&P 500 are expected to soar after rising interest rates have pushed down valuations

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Should I buy or rent? We demystify the eternal debate

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‘Just like in 1987.’ Here’s what could deliver a ‘devastating blow’ to stocks, says SocGen strategist Albert Edwards.

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How did your investments perform in this bull market?

Why you should put guardrails on your portfolio

Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. ET by Mark Hulbert

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An early fall financial check up can help you end 2023 on a high note

Look over your finances and set yourself up to close the year strong

Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:10 p.m. ET by Mike Zargaj

News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement

Retirement news and analysis

Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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What a government shutdown would do to Social Security payments — and what you really should be worried about

Failure to approve a budget is different than hitting the government’s debt ceiling

Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:29 a.m. ET by Mark Hulbert

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3 ways 401(k) savers can stay confident during challenging times

The number of workers who see inflation as a barrier to saving for retirement has increased significantly

Sep. 23, 2023 at 3:52 p.m. ET by Brian Bender

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I’d like to live on water and am looking for a quiet, outdoorsy lifestyle, preferably on the East Coast. Where should I retire?

Sep. 30, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET by Jessica Hall

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Gray divorce is most often initiated by women — even though it can crush their finances

Sep. 30, 2023 at 4:19 p.m. ET by Jessica Hall

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‘What do you do? That’s your family’: Nonprofits are stepping in to offer financial help for pets in need

Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:50 a.m. ET by Jen Reeder

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Social Security checks will still come if there’s a shutdown. But there are other immediate threats to America’s benefits.

Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:47 a.m. ET by Alessandra Malito