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Retirement

Behind the sunny spin about the U.S. economy’s low unemployment rates, many older Americans are battling some grim realities

8 things you can do now to prevent administrative and financial disaster

Russell Brent's second act is focused on building a community of knitters while living out his own dream

Think the metaverse is just for gamers and Gen Z? Think again.

Those who don’t normally need to file a tax return could benefit from doing so, since they could receive a refund if they are eligible for a tax credit.

That would make long-term care both expected and unpredictable. Which does not make it easy for people trying to plan for old age.

Today's Social Security column addresses questions about early filing reductions and delayed retirement credits, filing with a spouse and a disabled child and how survivor's benefits are calculated.

Elders with multiple medical conditions may be taking medications that do not help their quality of life. Consider these tips to help with decisions about what is needed and what is not.

You may be able to better protect assets received by gift or inheritance (called "separate property") in the event of a future divorce by using a special type of revocable trust.

The bank warned of “downside risks” due to high inflation and the war in Ukraine.

Inflation spiked higher last month but surging prices may be close to moderating, economists predict.

Be sure to read the fine print in your Medicare plan—or you could end up with a $60,000 bill for knee replacement surgery.

Stocks are rising on hopes that inflation may have peaked.

Longevity can dramatically increase the cost of aging at home, or anywhere. How to avert the scare that you might have to financially support an aging loved one.

We’re about a week away from a certain day in April (now April 18) that’s known to most people only as the dreaded tax day, but it's also the deadline to make contributions to an IRA (and an HSA if you're eligible) for 2021. Contributing to a Roth IRA can be particularly beneficial.

An estimated 1.5 million taxpayers are owed unclaimed tax refunds totaling almost $1.5 billion for the 2018 tax year, according to the IRS.

Several companies have warned that upcoming earnings results could take a hit.

This article compares retirement plans for homeowners in which the homeowners draw spendable funds by borrowing against their house with plans in which they sell some of their house equity.

It's sad to know that the American de facto plan for retirement is working longer and dying sooner.

Stocks attempted a comeback after two days of heavy selling.