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Social Security Fairness Act Payments Checklist: Nine Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including when their payments will arrive and how much more money they may receive.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Social Security Sent Out Billions in Back Payments Last Week. Here's Who Qualified and the Average Check Amount
The Social Security Administration started paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Jim Carrey Ran Out of Money in Retirement. Will You?
Cash-strapped retirees are returning to the workforce. How to prevent becoming one of them.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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14 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Medicare beneficiaries often pay monthly premiums, copays, annual deductibles and prescription drug costs. But what you may not know is that some services don’t cost anything at all.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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With DOGE Making Cuts at National Parks, Can You Still Use Your Senior Pass?
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident 62 or older, you can still use your Senior Pass at any and all National Parks in the U.S. Here's what the Senior Pass is and how to use it.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Retirees are Getting Into Camping — Here's How You Can, Too
A guide to camping for retirees, as older Americans are increasingly trying out the unique time outdoors.
By Yvette C. Hammett Last updated
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Create a Family Dynasty for Lasting Security
The super-rich rely on the family dynasty model to pass assets down from generation to generation. Here's how to embrace those strategies.
By Adam Shell Published
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Should You Age in Place or Move?
From cost to quality of life, here are the factors to consider when weighing this important decision.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published