$18,700 Average Annual Amount Grandparents Contribute to Grandchildren’s College Costs
While a commonly cited figure of $18,700 in average annual grandparent contributions to grandchildren's college costs circulates in retirement planning...
New Study Found That Non-Fiduciary Advisors Cost Clients an Average of $17,000 More Over 20 Years
Non-fiduciary advisors can legally recommend high-commission investments even when cheaper alternatives would serve you better, costing retirement portfolios over $130,000 over 20 years.
At Least 1 in 4 Grandparents Now Financially Support a Grandchild’s College Education
While popular headlines claim that one in four grandparents support grandchildren's college education, the reality is slightly more nuanced—but no less...
Mental Health Costs in Retirement in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Mental health costs in retirement are significantly worse than most Americans realize. A 60-year-old couple retiring today faces an average total...
Fact Check: Does Medicare Cover Anxiety Medication Fully? The Answer Costs Retirees Billions
Medicare does cover anxiety medications, but "fully" is the operative word that costs retirees billions in out-of-pocket expenses.
$6,800 Average Annual Cost of Assisted Living Memory Care Add-Ons for Seniors With Dementia
Memory care add-ons for seniors with dementia typically cost between $500 and $2,000 per month—ranging from $6,000 to $24,000 annually—rather than a flat...
She Retired at 67 and Spent $31,000 on Mental Health Care Before Discovering Her Coverage Gap
Sarah's story is not uncommon among early retirees. At 67, she had worked hard for decades, paid into her pension, and finally stepped away from her job...
Retirement and Anxiety Crisis Explained in One Statistic That Will Shock You
Two in three Americans—67 percent—now fear running out of money more than death itself. This single statistic encapsulates the retirement anxiety crisis...
He Worked Part-Time at 68 and His Social Security Benefit Was Temporarily Reduced by $4,800
Part-time work at 68 can slash Social Security benefits by thousands—here's how the earnings test works and what it means for your money.
Warning: Medicare Covers Only 80% of Mental Health Services, Leaving Seniors With Thousands in Bills
Medicare covers only 80 percent of mental health services, leaving seniors responsible for the remaining 20 percent coinsurance—and that gap can easily...