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How to Plan for Retirement From Your 20s to Your 60s
Deciding how to save for retirement is confusing, but here’s a guide to help you determine whether you should prioritize your 401(k) or your IRA.
Apr 4, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Quitting Your Job: What to Do Before You Resign
Maybe you’ve thought about quitting your job. What should you do first, what exactly do you say to your boss, and how do you still make your resume look good? Here’s what one expert says…
Apr 3, 2026
Leaving Your Job? Here Are 5 Options for Your 401(k)
When you move on from your job, you have options for what to do with your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. You can: Leave it where it is. Roll it over into your new employer’s plan or a personal 401(k) if you are self-employed. Convert it to an IRA. Convert it to a Roth IRA....
Apr 18, 2026
Is Retirement on Your Radar in 2025? Add These Things to Your Checklist
Retirement planning can be equal parts stressful and exciting. You finally get to sleep in on Mondays, enjoy your hobbies, travel and spend more time with family. But creating a retirement plan is tricky. There are many moving parts to consider, from Social Security and Medicare to taxes and investments. It can seem daunting, but...
Apr 18, 2026
Your Guide to Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment This Year
Are you getting bombarded with TV commercials and a mountain of health insurance advertisements in the mail? You’re not the only one. It’s that time of year again: Medicare open enrollment. During this roughly two-month period, Medicare beneficiaries can compare and adjust their coverage. Private insurance companies aggressively advertise their plans in hopes that you’ll...
Apr 18, 2026
I Want to Pay Off $30K of Student Loans in 3 Years. Here’s How I’m Doing
Here’s what senior writer Desiree Stennett is doing to pay down $30,000 of student loans in three years — and what she refuses to live without.
Apr 18, 2026
Kiss the Commute Goodbye With These 49 Home Business Ideas
Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Here are the 26 best home-based business ideas for 2019.
Apr 3, 2026
What Is the 4% Rule in Retirement? Myth vs. Fact
Retirement means relaxing, traveling or taking up new activities. No more stressful commutes or long meetings. Instead, you can do all the things you couldn’t do when you were working full time. If you’ve researched ways to prepare for this financially, you may have come across the 4% rule for retirement. Retirement can feel like...
Apr 18, 2026
These 6 Smart Money Moves Can Help Women Claim Their Financial Power
If you’re a woman and have been worried about finances lately, you're not alone. A 2022 study by Ellevest, a female-centric investment and wealth management firm, found that between inflation and recession worries, women’s financial health hit a five-year low. Almost 60% of women surveyed reported worrying about money once a week, and a startling...
Apr 18, 2026
5 Tips for Social Security Recipients Who Need Way More Than a 1.3% COLA
Social Security recipients will get a raise in 2021 — but for the average retired worker, it will amount to just $20 extra per month. The Social Security Administration announced a 1.3% cost of living adjustment that will take effect in January 2021. It will be the lowest COLA since 2017, when benefits increased by...
Apr 18, 2026
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Kent McDill has been a journalist for more than 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Communication, Broadcast Journalism from DePauw University.
Apr 18, 2026
How to Save Money on Everything Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Did you know Medicare doesn’t cover all your health care costs? Medicare Part A and Part B — also known as Original Medicare — include several coverage gaps that many people are unaware of. So what does Medicare not cover, exactly? In general, Original Medicare doesn’t cover: Prescription drugs Hearing aids Most vision care, including...
Apr 18, 2026