Target-Date Fund Hidden Fees in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The reality of target-date fund fees in 2026 is worse than most retirees believe because the headline number rarely reflects total costs.
Retirement Account Fee Structures in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The math is grim. If you're contributing to a 401(k) through your employer, there's a good chance you're losing tens of thousands of dollars to fees you...
Medicare Part D Prescription Costs in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Medicare Part D prescription costs in 2026 are indeed worse than they appear on the surface. While headlines celebrated declining average premiums—down $3.
Social Security Earnings Record Errors in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Social Security earnings record errors in 2026 are reaching crisis proportions, and the agency's ability to fix them has never been worse.
Retirement Side Hustle Income in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers are indeed worse than you think. While retirees relying on side hustle income appear to earn an average of $810 to $1,122 per month, that...
Target-Date Fund Performance in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Target-date fund performance in 2026 is indeed worse than most investors realize. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, most traditional target-date funds...
Retirement Relocation Costs in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Retirement relocation costs in 2026 are significantly higher than most retirees anticipate, often totaling $20,000 to $40,000 in the first year alone when...
Medicare Part D in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Medicare Part D premiums may look stable on the surface—averaging $34.50 per month in 2026, down from $38 in 2025—but beneath that headline number lies a...
Target-Date Fund Fees in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers on target-date funds look reasonable on the surface. The industry average expense ratio sits at 0.
Retirement Fraud in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers the government reports about retirement fraud are staggering. In 2024 alone, the Federal Trade Commission logged 147,127 fraud complaints from...