4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (257+ words) This is a financial reality served with a twist, and it's time we unpack why half of your new money just disappeared into the healthcare black hole you didn't ask for. Some retirees even explore income-driven strategies, like adjusting tax…...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago   (716+ words) The Trump administration's latest national dietary guidance calls for a renewed emphasis on eating whole foods, protein and healthy fats " putting meat and dairy products at the top of a new inverted pyramid. The guidelines, which were supported by a…...

9+ hour, 4+ min ago   (525+ words) The core of the "Reverse COLA" problem lies in the index the government uses to calculate your raise: the CPI-W. This index tracks the spending habits of "Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers," a group that spends heavily on gas,…...

13+ hour, 11+ min ago   (351+ words) Some of the millions of Americans who receive Social Security benefits may see surprisingly larger paychecks this year. Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the maximum monthly check increase to $5,251 " a…...

14+ hour ago   (596+ words) Certified financial planner Kevin Lum is known for giving real-world advice to retirees or hopeful retirees. Here are the five things retirees spend 80% of their income on, according to Lum. Lum explained that retirees spend an average of $240 a month…...

1+ day, 39+ min ago   (596+ words) In 2026, credit unions are moving away from age as a primary qualifier for benefits. Instead, they are adopting "enterprise-level relationship loyalty" strategies. As noted by CUInsight, institutions are shifting from product-based rewards to models that recognize the full banking relationship....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (512+ words) This Pacific Northwest giant is a haven for seniors. On the first Tuesday of every month, shoppers aged 55 and older receive an additional 10% off select items. This includes private brand groceries, apparel, and home electronics. It is one of the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (433+ words) Scott Adams, the cartoonist behind the satirical comic strip Dilbert and conservative commentator, has died aged 68 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. On Tuesday, Adams's ex-wife Shelly Miles revealed his death in a tearful livestream of his YouTube channel Real…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (512+ words) January has that fresh start energy " we're motivated, optimistic and fully convinced this is the year we get our finances together.But between goal-setting, post-holiday reality checks and a few well-intentioned decisions, it's surprisingly easy to slip into money habits…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (639+ words) When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood-burning stoves. Another it is gas cookers or the question of whether people should open their windows more…...