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Medicare At 65+
65 or older? It may be time to enroll in Medicare. Read to learn if you’re eligible. When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you: Either receive or qualify for Social Security retirement cash benefits Or, currently reside in the United States and are...
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance. While the vast majority of insurance companies use credit-based insurance scores to help determine the price of insurance, it is banned in the states of Massachusetts, Michigan, Hawaii, and...
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement. Preparing for retirement can look a little different for women than it does for men. Although stereotypes are changing, women are still more likely to serve as caretakers than men are,...
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio. Most portfolios are constructed based on an individual's investment objective, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Using these inputs and sophisticated portfolio-optimization calculations, most investors...
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions. Despite the overwhelming research documenting the health and behavioral consequences of underage drinking, some parents believe that allowing...
Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C)
Medicare Part C allows you to choose a Medicare Advantage plan. This article will help you decide if it's right for you. Medicare Part C is not a separate benefit. Part C is the part of Medicare law that allows private health insurance companies to provide Medicare...
UPDATED: Women And Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance. Nearly 60% of women take the lead in managing their household finances, yet only 19% of women feel very confident in their ability to fully retire with a...
The Basics of Medicare
Learn all about Medicare basics in this informative and insightful article. Medicare is the federal government program that provides health care coverage (health insurance) if you are 65+, under 65 and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for a...
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article. For many older adults, finding time to experience nature can be one of the greatest pleasures in retirement. And what better place to take in America's splendor than one of our over 400...
