Here Are 7 Medicare Changes for 2025 That You Should Know About

Medicare is big business, recently providing healthcare coverage to 68 million people. It changes a little or a lot every year, and millions have strong opinions about it, too: Before the 2024 election, fully 94% of surveyed seniors said it was very or extremely important to protect Medicare, per the Better Medicare Alliance. 65% of […]

Social Security Survivors Benefits: Here’s What All Americans Need to Know

There’s a lot more to Social Security than retirement benefits. A big part of the program is benefits paid to the surviving spouses and children of retired workers. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP®, discusses how survivors benefits work and what all Americans should know about them. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of […]

1 Social Security Move Every Single Worker Should Make in 2025

Retirement can be incredibly expensive, and most Americans need to lean on Social Security to some extent to make ends meet. In fact, 43% of baby boomers say their benefits will be their primary source of income in retirement, according to a 2024 report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. Whether you’re retiring in […]

Retiring in 2025? 4 Things to Know About Medicare.

There are millions of older Americans who rely on Medicare for health coverage. And if you’re retiring this year, you may be gearing up to enroll as well. But it’s important to know the ins and outs of how Medicare works. With that in mind, here are some key things to know about Medicare if […]

7 Little-Known Credit Card Tips That Could Save You Money

Image source: Getty Images Many people overlook valuable credit card perks and strategies that could save them money and boost their rewards. Whether you’re brand new to credit or a seasoned cardholder, these seven little-known credit card tips could save you thousands of dollars over time. Looking for a secure place to grow your savings? […]

3 Types of People Who Should Claim Social Security at 62

Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces the size of their checks by up to 30%. That’s because the government penalizes beneficiaries for every month they claim benefits before their full retirement age (FRA), which ranges from 66 to 67 for […]