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With property values at record highs and homeownership out of reach for millions of people, it’s a great time to be a landlord. However,...

It took more than four decades for congress to raise the age for required minimum distributions in 2019 from 70½ to 72. Less than two...

Official confirmation that the January cost of living adjustment (COLA) for federal retirees will be 5.9% is good news. Up to a point! It...

Even if you’re just getting started on your investing journey, you probably know that financial advisors recommend you have a diverse...

Everyone wants to be happy in retirement. So what will it take to get there? It’s not just saving money, although that is key, according...

Medicare can be complicated, especially if you are a new enrollee. But it's important to understand what benefits you will receive so you...

Will Social Security Survivor Benefits Really Be Available After Less Than 10 Years Of Marriage? HI Larry, My husband and I are both on...

For many Americans, retirement may look different in 2021 than it has in years past. The severe economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic...

Hank Norsworthy was tired of having to walk down a dark hallway to get to bed. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 40 years ago, he...

The 'mega-backdoor Roth IRA' is on the chopping block, too, but neither is a done deal. On Sept. 13, Democrats on the House Ways and...

Mistake No. 1: Not Understanding Your Grant Or How It Works This point may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised. Employees sometimes tell...

If you've been investing long enough, you've probably heard about the investment vehicle known as a "fund of funds." But how these...

The Ways and Means Committee released the first draft of a major tax bill this week. While it is mostly aimed at increasing taxes to pay...

Washington workers will soon start paying a new payroll tax to fund a first-of-its-kind long-term care program. The WA Cares fund was...

Income is a key factor in determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a monthly benefit for people who are disabled,...

When it comes to income in retirement, one looming question confronts most individuals: How much money is enough? While the answer to...

For most of us, friendships are vital to health, wellness and overall happiness. Whether we crave daily interactions or something a...

With the stock market seemingly hitting new record highs every day and mortgage rates near record lows, you may be wondering if you...