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For the generation that should be in its “peak savings years,” the prospect of retiring on time has shifted from a plan to a prayer. A…

A mortgage is a government-subsidized forced savings plan — not the wealth machine Wall Street and policymakers want you to believe it is (and what they…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have been publishing quality ratings for nursing homes since 2009. They are known generally as “star ratings,” because the…

I stopped by a neighbor’s house to see how things were going and the conversation quickly shifted to Medicare. (This seems to happen frequently). To address…

Medicare Part B premiums could rise to about $5,000 annually per beneficiary in 2035, according to a recent report from the Joint Economic Committee of the…

Americans nearing retirement are carrying more debt, relying on credit cards and home equity amid rising costs and rates, creating a shift toward entering retirement with…

Social Security’s solvency problems and advice by online financial commentators could cause Americans to accelerate their retirement benefit claims and reduce their lifetime income.Many members of…

The trust funds for Social Security and Medicare Part A seem likely to run out of money faster than was projected last year.The Congressional Budget Office…

A new type of savings account for children is on the horizon. While the details are still taking shape, one thing is already clear: employers are…

EXCLUSIVE: The leader of the Senate’s healthcare-focused committee on Tuesday released a plan that would aim to make healthcare coverage more affordable for Americans, in part…