Warning: Uncollected Pension Benefits Average $23,000 Per Retiree Who Doesn’t File Properly
Millions of retirees are leaving significant money on the table because they don't know how to properly file for pension benefits, with research showing...
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New Study Found That Non-Fiduciary Advisors Cost Clients an Average of $17,000 More Over 20 Years
A widely circulated claim suggests that non-fiduciary advisors cost clients an average of $17,000 more over 20 years compared to fiduciary advisors.
He Worked Part-Time at 68 and His Social Security Benefit Was Temporarily Reduced by $4,800
At 68 years old, a part-time worker saw $4,800 deducted from Social Security benefits in a single year due to excess earnings.
Fact Check: Is the Military Survivor Benefit Plan Worth the Cost? Here’s the Math
Yes, the Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is generally worth the cost for military retirees with dependents, despite the 6.
At Least 68% of Americans Do Not Have a Health Savings Account Despite Tax Advantages
More than two-thirds of Americans—at least 68%—do not have a Health Savings Account, even though these accounts offer significant tax advantages that...
$126,000 Is What the Average Divorced Woman Loses in Retirement Assets After a Gray Divorce
A woman in her mid-50s who divorces after 25 years of marriage stands to lose an average of $126,000 in retirement assets—a figure that reflects not just...
Veteran Pension Underclaiming in 2026: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers on veteran pension underclaiming in 2026 are worse than you think—not because the data shows how bad it is, but because the data doesn't exist.
Assisted Living Affordability Crisis Explained in One Statistic That Will Shock You
The statistic that should shock every American over 55 is this: assisted living fees now consume an average of 174% of resident income.
Warning: Some Financial Advisors Charge 2% AUM Fees That Cost $60,000 Over 10 Years
Yes—a 2% annual asset-under-management fee can easily cost you $60,000 or more over 10 years, and often significantly more depending on your starting...
New Study Found That Federal Retirees Who Max Out TSP at Catch-Up Save $87,000 More
A recent analysis examining federal employee retirement savings suggests that workers who maximize Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions can...