America Saves Week (February 27 – March 4, 2017) is an annual opportunity for individuals to assess their savings and take financial action. Each year, we and other organizations across the country encourage savers – or potential savers –to set a …
Why Women Pay More For Healthcare- And What It Means For Retirement
January 26, 2017 – It’s no secret that women pay more for many things—compare the prices of women’s drugstore products to men’s and the difference is obvious. But did you know women will also pay more for healthcare over their …
It’s Never Too Early to Talk to Children about Retirement
December 22, 2016 – Retirement is a concept that most adults don’t fully comprehend, let alone kids. 401(K)s, mutual funds, compounding interest, Social Security… all of the terms and jargon surrounding retirement saving can be confusing even to the most …
National Family Caregivers Month: Leaving a Job or Working Part-Time Because of Caregiving
November 23, 2016 – November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to think about the millions of Americans who take care of others. This year’s theme is “take care to give care”, a reminder that the first rule of …
National Family Caregivers Month: What to consider when you first become a caregiver
November 17, 2016 – November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to think about the millions of Americans who take care of others. This year’s theme is “take care to give care”, a reminder that the first rule of taking …
National Family Caregivers Month: What is caregiving and why does it matter?
November 7, 2016 – November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to think about the millions of Americans who take care of others. This year’s theme is “take care to give care”, a reminder that the first rule of …
Medicare Open Enrollment is Going on Now! What You Need To Know
October 20, 2016 – What is Medicare open enrollment? Medicare open enrollment is a period of time during which current Medicare users can re-evaluate and adjust their coverage. That may mean switching coverage, adding additional coverage, or dropping coverage. This …
Know When to Enroll in Medicare! To B or not to B in Part B?
October 3, 2016 – Authored by Joe Baker, President, Medicare Rights Center More and more Americans are still working at age 65 but many are unaware that they are not automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B when they become eligible. Many …
Retirement Planning Around the Globe
August 23, 2016 – This summer, the world watched as the world’s best athletes gathered in Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics. The events represent much more than athletic competition—they’re also a time when countries put their differences aside and …
Banking As We Age: What you need to know to keep your money safe
July 25, 2016 – As we age, our banking and financial needs change. As a young or middle-aged person, our priorities may be saving for a large purchase like a car or a home, building up an emergency fund, and …