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Here's How to Get Out of That Vacation Timeshare Amid the Pandemic
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, timeshare owners, often Baby Boomers and considered high-risk, may want out of their units and the financial obligation.
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Can't Afford an Estate Plan? Here's What You Can Do Without Spending a Fortune
Most Americans don’t have an estate plan. But there are things you can do to protect your assets without breaking the bank.
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Some Medicare Costs Are Higher in 2021. Here's How You May Be Able to Cut Them
Certain costs can change yearly and affect your premiums and cost-sharing. While the upward adjustments may not involve huge dollar amounts, they can add up.
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Average Debt Held by Oldest Households Jumped Nearly 39% Over Last Decade
In families headed by someone age 75 or older, average debt jumped to $44,828 in 2019 from $32,294 in 2010, new research shows.
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Trump's Plan for $200 Medicare Drug Cards Advances, Though Hurdles Remain
A big hurdle was cleared Monday in President Trump’s push to send $200 payment cards to Medicare beneficiaries to help with prescription drug costs.
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Ponzi Schemes, Other Investment Fraud on Rise During Pandemic, SEC Says
Investors should be on high alert for Ponzi schemes, fake certificates of deposit, pump-and-dump schemes and other investment fraud, the SEC warned.
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How Much You Can Expect to Get From Social Security If You Make $15 Per Hour
Here’s how much you can expect in Social Security benefits if you earn $15 per hour throughout your career.
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How Much You Will Get in Social Security If You Make $50,000 and Wait Until 70 to Take Your Benefits
If you wait a few years after your full retirement age to claim Social Security, you can nearly double the size of your monthly check.
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Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Died Without a Will, Reports Say. Here's Why You Should Plan for Your Own Death
Tony Hsieh left behind an estate worth an estimated $840 million. With no will, it could be tricky to know who should get what, or whether he had a preference.
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Most Medicare Beneficiaries Worry About the Cost of Treating Covid. Here's How Much They May Pay
The potential cost of treatment would depend at least partly on the severity of the illness as well as a beneficiary’s specific coverage.
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This Risk Threatens Retirees' Nest Eggs. Here's How Advisors Are Protecting Them
The big threat to retirees’ hard-earned savings isn’t market volatility. It’s fraudsters making off with their data and their cash.
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Retirees Get a Break From Required Minimum Distributions This Year. What Experts Say to Do Instead
Coronavirus legislation has made it so older investors don’t have to take their usual required annual withdrawals from their retirement accounts this year.
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How Seniors and Their Money Would Fare Under a Trump Or Biden Presidency
Both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have their eyes on one key demographic: seniors. How the election could affect their wallets.
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Here's What to Do With Your 401(K) If You Lose Your Job
You have a few choices when managing your 401(k) after losing your job. Here are your best options.
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Here Are the Only Two Times You Should Ever Tap Your 401(K)
Chris Hogan is a financial expert and radio show host who helps people make better decisions with their money. These are the only two instances where he advises people to tap their 401(k).
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Time Is Running Out to Make Changes to Your Medicare Coverage for 2021. Here's Why You Should Check Your Options
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period ends Dec. 7, which means you have a week left to check whether there’s a better coverage option for 2021.
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How Much You Will Get in Social Security If You Make $40,000 and Wait Until 70 to Take Your Benefits
If you wait a few years after full retirement age to claim Social Security benefits, you can nearly double the size of your monthly check.
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Gen Z Incomes Predicted to Beat Millennials' in 10 Years and Be ‘Most Disruptive Generation Ever'
Bank of America predicts that Generation Z (Gen Z) will be the “most disruptive generation ever” and will see their income surpass that of millennials by 2031.
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Medicare Beneficiaries Can Pick From More Than 30 Advantage Plans. How to Get It Right
Whether you’re shopping for an Advantage Plan or switching from one to another, here are some things to watch for.
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How Much the Average American Will Get From Social Security When They Retire
Social Security was designed in part to boost Americans’ income during retirement. Here’s how much your check will be if you make the median U.S. salary.