Author: Shateka Husser

Here’s a scenario I see more often than people expect. You’re 63. Your Social Security benefit at that age would be $2,500 a month, or

In one year, losses from government impersonation scams among people 60 and older nearly doubled, from $208.1 million in 2024 to $413.2 million in 2025,

In 2027, the Medicare Part D cap on out-of-pocket drug costs rises from $2,100 to $2,400. But your real cost depends on three things the

OPM announced that FEHB 2027 premiums will rise 10.9% on average for the share enrollees pay. The overall premium is up 9.3%. That sounds like

James and Carol are 69 and 67. He retired as a federal manager. Between them, they receive $5,000 a month in Social Security: $3,000 for

New 2026 tax rules changed how charitable giving works. For many retirees age 70½ and older, giving directly from an IRA may now be one

For many families, the most common advice about inherited retirement accounts is now outdated. Following it could cost your heirs a 25% IRS penalty. The

Updated October 8, 2026. Market figures change daily, so the numbers below are dated. If you are within ten years of retirement, you have probably

Picture a hypothetical married couple, Marcus and Denise. Both are 66. Both did everything right. They saved faithfully for decades, and most of that money

What your plan notice, Open Enrollment, and the Medigap rules really mean for your choices this fall. Check Your Mailbox If you have a Medicare