Latest articles by Jackie Stewart
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4 (Imperfect) Ways Retirees Can Pay for Dental Care
health insurance Since Medicare doesn't provide dental benefits, seniors must consider other options to cover this need.
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What to Do When a Family Member Needs a Guardian
estate planning Seeking a guardianship for a loved one is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. Here's how the process works.
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Medicare to Consider Lowering Part B Premiums
Medicare Beneficiaries could see a reduced Part B premium after Biogen announced it would slash the price of its expensive, and controversial, new Alzheimer's treatment, Aduhelm.
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Traditional IRA Contribution Limits for 2022
traditional IRA Once again, retirement savers won’t be able to contribute more to traditional IRAs this year, but changes to how they work may be coming.
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SEP IRA Contribution Limits for 2022
SEP IRA A good option for small business owners, SEP IRAs allow individual annual contributions of as much as $61,000 a year
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Why Retirees Who Don't Consider ESG Investing Are Making a Big Mistake
retirement planning More investors are taking into account environmental, social and governance principles when making decisions. That's because of the potential for lower risk and outsized returns.
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Medicare Part B Premium Jumps Dramatically for 2022
Medicare Rising health care costs and the approval of Aduhelm, a new expensive Alzheimer's drug, were partly to blame for increases in the Part B premium and deductible.
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Biden's Spending Framework Limits Medicare Expansion
Medicare The Medicare expansion in President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion spending plan included fewer new benefits than some Democrats had hoped for.
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How Congress Could Expand Medicare Benefits to Cover Dental, Hearing and Vision
Medicare Democrats have included the proposal for the new benefits in their budget reconciliation bill. They also want to allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
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Retirees to Get Big Social Security COLA Boost for 2022
social security The increase in the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2022 was driven by higher prices for fuel, appliances and cars.
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Retirees, Transform Your House Using Smart Home Technology
home Going high-tech allows you to control your lights, locks and many appliances with voice activation and can help you age in place. Here's what to consider when deciding on the different options.
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Medicare Part A Funds to Run Out in 2026
Medicare The trust fund for Medicare Part A did not significantly change from last year, though its financial position still remains precarious.
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Social Security Reserves to Be Depleted Earlier than Previously Expected
social security The annual trustees report, which was released on Tuesday, found that Social Security benefits could be paid in full until 2034.
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Consider These Programs to Help You Repay Your Student Loans
student loans Check to see if you qualify for one of the income-driven repayment plans or a loan forgiveness program.
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Tackle Your Debt Before Retirement
debt management You should aim to leave the workforce with as little debt as possible. Otherwise, money that could be spent enjoying your golden years could end up going to repaying loans.
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7 Essential Steps to Getting Your House Ready to Sell
selling a home Here's how to boost your home’s sale price and attract buyers in the digital age.
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How Patients with Lasting Symptoms of COVID Can Apply for Disability
Financial Planning Those who can no longer work because of COVID-19 may qualify for these benefits but the approval process can be a difficult road.
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Older Adults Battle Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Financial Planning Seniors are more likely to suffer from long COVID, and it's unclear when, or even if, they will fully recover.
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What You Must Know About Tipping While Traveling
Travel Relax, you're on vacation. Use these six tips to establish a tipping plan that eliminates stress.
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Business Owners Need an Exit Strategy When They Are Ready to Retire
small business If you are looking to sell your business and retire, you need to understand what your company is worth, what documents you must have ready and who the potential buyers could be.
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Everything You Must Know About "Backdoor" Roth IRAs
Roth IRAs If you earn too much to contribute directly to a Roth IRA, there are still ways to move funds to this type of an account.
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Can't Sleep at Night? Consider Getting Checked Out By a Doctor
health insurance Older adults are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Left untreated these conditions can have dire consequences.
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SECURE Act 2.0: 14 Ways the Proposed Law Could Change Retirement Savings
retirement plans The House-passed bill would automatically enroll some workers in retirement plans, raise the mandatory age for RMDs, and much more.
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How the Senior Safe Act Protects Your Finances
Scams The law encourages employees of financial services firms to report cases of suspected elder financial abuse, hopefully leading to more prosecutions of the criminals involved.
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