Explore tips on budgeting, investing, and staying engaged in the workforce. Learn how to make your money work for you, even as you consider retirement or part-time gigs.
(Culinary.net) Among the many monthly expenses that are simply unavoidable, buying groceries is one of the few that’s squarely in your own control. Many senior budgets are being squeezed by rising grocery prices. While it’s a necessity you can’t eliminate from your budget completely, there are some simple ways to save a few bucks during … Read more
(BPT) – While the holiday season is a wonderful time of year, it can also put a great financial strain on individuals going into the new year. The demand of holiday spending can lead to worry of unpaid credit card bills, which can lead many to put themselves on a strict “money diet.” As you … Read more
(BPT) – Every year, many seniors are targeted by scammers who want to steal their Medicare numbers to do things like rack up fake health care charges and commit identity theft. These scams hurt seniors and other people eligible for Medicare. They cost taxpayers money which results in higher health care costs for everyone. The … Read more
Explore your options before the end of Open Enrollment (Family Feature) Medicare’s Open Enrollment period gives everyone with Medicare the opportunity to review their options and decide whether they want to keep their current plan or make changes for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2020. You can keep your current plan if you’re happy with it, … Read more
(BPT) – Regardless of age, most individuals share a common financial goal: to retire with the confidence that they have enough money to last a lifetime. With some smart planning, simple steps and useful tools this goal can be achieved. The problem is that the anxiety caused by uncertain variables can chip away at confidence … Read more
(Brandpoint) The traditional notion of retirement — a switch from full-time work to full-time leisure — is becoming a thing of the past for millions of Americans. In fact, according to a recent UnitedHealthcare survey (conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of UnitedHealthcare) of 1,000 nationally representative Americans 62 and older, 24% of those who … Read more
(BPT) – You’ve seen them on your Facebook and Twitter feeds shared by friends and family members. The tragic stories of a loved one’s passing and a plea for help in covering the expense of a memorial or funeral. As crowdfunding has grown, it’s become a go-to resource for many families struggling to cover end-of-life … Read more
(Brand Point) Medicare Open Enrollment is about to kick off. For most people already enrolled in Medicare, the annual Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is the only opportunity to make changes to your existing Medicare coverage. Even if you are happy with your Medicare coverage, you should take the time to explore … Read more
Taking inventory of your financial health (Family Features) Only 28% of Americans are financially healthy, according to the U.S. Financial Health Pulse. Most others will have difficulty reaching long-term financial goals and are more vulnerable to the threat of financial shocks, such as car trouble, unforeseen medical bills or job loss. Regardless of income or … Read more
