Articles On:Retirement Planning, Elder Law, and Senior Finance

September 7, 2022

Who Can Defer Medicare?

Catherine Siskos of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance answers a reader who wants to defer Medicare. She ...

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senior couple planning finances, looking at laptop screen. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. A reader wants to defer Medicare. An expert looks at filing for Part A and Part B, the six-month lookback policy, tax penalty, and more.
August 31, 2022

Unretire-ment: Retirees Going Back to Work

Lisa Gerstner of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines the trend of retirees who “unretire” – i.e., ...

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older woman driving delivery cart, photo by Piksel Dreamstime. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines the trend of retirees who “unretire” (return to work) and explores reasons and benefits.
August 17, 2022

Beware of These IRA Mistakes!

Rocky Mengle of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance warns readers of four common retirement IRA mistakes, including ...

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woman on laptop - Photo by Dark1elf, Dreamstime. Rocky Mengle of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance warns readers of four common retirement IRA mistakes, including conversions, indirect rollovers, RMDs, and “second half” planning.
August 10, 2022

Money-Saving Tips for Three Big Bills

Kiplinger Personal Finance experts offer money-saving tips for fighting inflation in wireless phone plans, streaming ...

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senior couple counting budget. Photo by Szefei, Dreamstime. Kiplinger Finance experts offer money-saving tips for fighting inflation in wireless phone plans, streaming services, and electricity.
July 6, 2022

Relief from Medical Debts on Credit Reports

Changes that took place on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit ...

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man on laptop holding credit cards - photo by Elnur, Dreamstime. Changes on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit reports, including faster removal of paid-off debts and higher minimum.
June 27, 2022

Savvy Shopping Tips for Web or In-Store

Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, you can ensure you’re getting the most for your ...

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man shopping online - Photo by Teeraphat Sirisatonpun, Dreamstime. These savvy shopping tips help you score the most savings and added benefits, staying within your budget and getting the most for your money.
June 24, 2022

Signs of Elder Abuse

Know the signs of elder abuse so you can protect your loved one from physical ...

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know the elder abuse Ian Allenden Dreamstime - young caregiver being aggressive toward older woman in wheelchair. Know signs of elder abuse to protect loved ones from physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and how to report it.
June 23, 2022

Post-Retirement Income: House Flipping for Seniors

Home flipping has become increasingly popular for seniors to boost retirement income by bringing in ...

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paint samples for choosing paint colors - photo by Chernetskaha, Dreamstime. These guidelines on house flipping for seniors can help boost retirement incomes in making wise choices and renovations.
June 8, 2022

Tougher Rules for Inherited IRAs

Sandra Block of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance explains what IRA owners and heirs need to know ...

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affectionate grandmother and granddaughter. Photo by Nanditha Rao, Dreamstime. A look at tougher rules for inherited IRAs, IRS guidance, the ramifications, and a workaround: what IRA owners and heirs need to know.
June 1, 2022

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Short-Term Care Plans

Americans would like nothing more than to live in their own homes in their old ...

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Americans would like nothing more than to live in their own homes in their old age. Can short-term care insurance help them do it?