5 anti-fraud tips from an ex-fraudster
The “Catch Me If You Can” guy on protecting yourself and your parents from financial scams.
Glenn Ruffenach, SmartMoney Blogs ENCORE
Tracking health-care reform online
The more you know about the coming changes in the system, the better. So if you’re confused about health-care reform and – in particular – what your state is doing (or not doing ) when it comes to establishing “health insurance exchanges,” an invaluable tool from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation can help clarify matters.
Better news on near-retiree nest eggs
You might not feel as if you’re in great financial shape as you approach retirement. But a new study shows that the impact of the 2007-2009 recession on some of the oldest baby boomers might not be as bad as first thought . . . Social Security could cushion the blow of real estate and stock losses.
Poll: Where Medicare Ranks With Voters
Encore: Obama’s favored over Romney on the issue, but the gap narrows among seniors.
Beating the Next Tax Deadline
Encore: How procrastinators can reduce their tax burden.
Unraveling the Myths of Medicare
Encore: The key to evaluating potential new policies this election season is understanding how Medicare really works now.
Blowing That Horn Makes You Smarter, Longer
Encore: Continued music practice may be the key to maintaining intelligence, new research suggests.
Most Retirees Misjudge Life Expectancy
Encore: A new report finds many Americans aren’t preparing financially for outliving the average lifespan.
From Retiree to Entrepreneur
New programs help older Americans launch entrepreneurial encore careers.
Is 70 the New Retirement Age?
By age 70, 85% of Americans are financially prepared for retirement, according to a new study.
Making Sense of the Affordable Care Act
Encore: Many Americans don’t understand how the new health law will work. Here are some resources that may help.
90% of Boomers Help Support Adult Children
The vast majority of baby boomers have provided some financial assistance to their adult children, according to a new survey.
Want to Live to 100? Sleep
Nearly three quarters of centenarians report getting eight hours of sleep a night, according to a new study.
How to Budget for Retirement
Though most areas of household spending decline after retirement, health care is a major exception, according to a new report.
Your Social Security Statement — Now Online
Social Security stopped mailing out annual statements as a cost-saving measure. But now they’re available online.
Nearly Half of Boomers Fully Retired By 65
It isn’t always by choice, but many of the oldest baby boomers are actually retiring at retirement age, a new study finds.
Preserving One’s Standard of Living in Retirement
Retirement need not mean downshifting one’s standard of living, Ruffenach writes.
Why Asset Allocation May Not Matter
Achieving financial security in retirement seems to have little to do with how one’s assets are allocated, a new study finds.
Older Workers Wooed by Flexible Schedules
Allowing more flexible work days helps retail older workers, a new study finds.
Calculating the Cost of Retirement Living
A new tool helps compare the cost of retiring in different locales.
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