His advice on living a full life
Norman Lear, producer of some of America’s most popular television shows, has died at 101. Mostly known for his comedies, the long list of shows he created include “All in …
Retirees
Social Security benefits for workers who have pensions may be reduced
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images When Joyce Debnam’s husband passed away, she began receiving $1,400 a month in Social Security survivor benefits. Eight months later, that income unexpectedly …
These behavioral traits lead to greater retirement savings, study finds
Thomas Barwick | Stone | Getty Images People who find it easiest to financially prepare for retirement have four behavioral traits, a new survey shows. Yet just 10% of workers …
These changes may fix Social Security before 2034 benefit shortfall
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images The clock is ticking for Congress to shore up Social Security benefits. The latest projections from Social Security’s actuaries show the program’s trust …
Medicare Part B premiums will go up in 2024. How to manage those costs
Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images When to appeal your Medicare Part B premium You generally can’t have your Medicare Part B premiums adjusted – with one exception, according to …
Will Social Security be available when I retire? What the agency says
What may happen in the worst-case scenario Yet it is possible benefits may be reduced. In the worst-case scenario, Social Security may reach a point within 10 years where the …
The Netherlands named the best place to retire — here’s how other countries compare
Retirement income systems vary in different countries, and the U.S. does not come out on top. Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Long-awaited retirement plans might include traveling to …
Here’s how much your check may be in 2024
Wand_prapan | Istock | Getty Images How to calculate your Social Security COLA for 2024 There are two ways you can calculate how much your 2024 monthly Social Security check …
Medicare open enrollment may help you cut health-care costs for 2024
Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to change their Medicare health and prescription drug coverage for the coming year through annual open enrollment. This …
Medicare Part B standard premiums to go up by $9.80 per month in 2024
Synthetic-exposition | Istock | Getty Images The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80 per month in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid …