Warning: Inherited IRA Rollovers Have a 60-Day Window and Missing It Costs Thousands
The warning about inherited IRA rollovers and a 60-day window is partially true, but critically incomplete—and that incomplete understanding is exactly...
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New Study Found That Divorce After 50 Reduces Retirement Savings by an Average of 41%
A significant body of research shows that divorce after age 50—often called "gray divorce"—can dramatically reduce retirement savings and disrupt...
At Least 22% of Divorced Retirees Never Filed a QDRO and Lost Pension Benefits Permanently
When a marriage ends, retirement benefits earned during the marriage typically must be divided between spouses.
$248,000 Is the Average Estimated Lifetime Medical Cost for a 65-Year-Old Couple in Retirement
The widely cited figure of $248,000 as the average lifetime medical cost for a 65-year-old couple in retirement has become increasingly outdated.
She Trusted a Financial Advisor Who Was Not a Fiduciary and Lost $73,000
A financial advisor recommended that Sarah invest her $200,000 retirement savings into a series of commission-heavy variable annuities and loaded mutual...
Gig Economy Retirement Income Crisis Explained in One Statistic That Will Shock You
Only 16% of gig workers have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans compared to 52% of traditional employees—a staggering 36-point gap that exposes...
Federal Retirement Planning in 2026: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Federal retirement benefits in 2026 are delivering smaller purchasing power increases even as living costs remain elevated, leaving retirees with less...
Warning: Pension Scams Targeting Retirees Have Increased 61% Since 2022
Pension scams targeting retirees have become an increasingly serious threat, though the specific "61% increase since 2022" figure cited in recent...
New Study Found That Retirees in Assisted Living Spend Down Assets 3.4 Times Faster Than Planned
Retirees entering assisted living facilities face a startling reality: their carefully accumulated savings disappear far more rapidly than anticipated.
She Used Her HSA as a Retirement Account and Accumulated $89,000 in Tax-Free Medical Reserves
Using a Health Savings Account as a retirement vehicle is one of the most overlooked wealth-building strategies available to Americans with eligible...