9+ hour, 5+ min ago   (633+ words) There's lots to worry about in the context of retirement -- surprise home repairs, health issues, and the reality of being bored. But one fear people tend to share in the context of retirement is outliving their savings. And unfortunately, it…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (622+ words) It's not a given that you'll have access to a 401(k) for retirement savings purposes. And if you don't, don't sweat it. Funding an IRA over many years could lead to a large amount of savings. But in the course of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (312+ words) The Trump administration announced on July 28 that it's ending a key health insurance subsidy program designed to keep premiums for seniors' prescription drug plans down. The administration reasons that the program benefits insurance companies. But it also affects those seniors…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (112+ words) The Motley Fool Shifting from decades of saving to confidently spending in retirement can be surprisingly hard. Learn how staged spending trials, thoughtful cash buffers, and flexible withdrawal strategies can ease the transition. Watch the video below to see how…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (254+ words) In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp speaks with David Blanchett, the head of retirement research at Prudential Financial and a portfolio manager for PGIM, about what the data shows about real-life…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago   (504+ words) At this stage of the year, a lot of people are busy enjoying summer travel, hitting the beach, and attending or hosting barbecues. Medicare open enrollment may be the last thing on your mind since it doesn't begin until mid-October....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (290+ words) This long-awaited rule change is finally here. You probably saw some living expenses drop once you retired. You likely spend less on work clothes, gas for commuting, child care, and, of course, saving for retirement. But other expenses may have…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (380+ words) As you get older, your spending on healthcare often tends to increase. That's why you need to factor in the cost of medical services as you prepare for retirement. Unfortunately, many people make a serious mistake. They assume Medicare will…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (375+ words) Given how confusing Medicare can be, getting signed up can feel like taking a master's class in healthcare coverage. Figuring out what's covered, what's not, and how much you'll need to pay out of pocket can be tricky. Long-term care…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (376+ words) Ever since GLP-1s started getting attention as weight loss drugs, interested seniors have been forced to choose between their weight and their pocketbooks. Medicare currently covers the drugs only for the treatment of specific health conditions, like type 2 diabetes. But…...