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...
She Consolidated 5 Retirement Accounts and Saved $3,200 Per Year in Fees
Maria Chen, 47, had accumulated five separate retirement accounts across her career: a 401(k) from her first job, another 401(k) from her current...
Fact Check: Do Part-Time Jobs in Retirement Reduce Social Security Benefits? Sometimes
Yes and no—the answer depends on a single factor: whether you've reached your Full Retirement Age.
At Least 52% of Retirees Underestimate How Long Their Savings Need to Last
More than half of retirees are making a critical mathematical error that puts their financial security at serious risk: they're underestimating how many...
$18,756 Per Year Is the Average Cost of Adult Day Care Services in High-Cost States
The cost of adult day care services has become a significant line item in retirement budgets for older Americans managing chronic conditions, cognitive...