Overcharged at Checkout? How to Spot Pricing Errors
You may want to start double-checking your receipt before leaving the store. Several recent reports involving major retailers show that the price you see on the shelf isn’t always the price you pay at checkout. A September Guardian investigation…
Medicare Drug Plan Premiums Expected to Hold Steady Despite Subsidy Loss
When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ended subsidies for Part D premiums in August, 56.1 million Medicare Part D beneficiaries were left unsure as to what would happen to their monthly premiums. Among them are 24.1 million original…
5 Estate Planning Errors That Can Impact Generational Wealth
The Great Wealth Transfer is already underway, with trillions of dollars expected to pass from one generation to the next over the coming decades. But most Americans spend more time planning a family vacation than working on their personal finances, and…
2 Retirement Tax Strategies To Keep More of Your Wealth
For retirees and pre-retirees, the question has shifted, from “How do I grow my wealth?” to “How do I sustain, protect and distribute it tax-efficiently?” Over the past few years, technological advancements in the investment world…
6 Safe Mutual Funds to Own in an Uncertain Market
If you’re looking to add stability to your portfolio during uncertain times, you should consider the time-tested shelter of safe mutual funds. A monthslong war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending. That war has triggered multiple surges for…
How Well Do You Know Medicare Part D? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
The Medicare Part D landscape is constantly evolving, brought on by major legislative updates like the permanent elimination of the “donut hole” and cap changes to out-of-pocket prescription spending. However, lower overall spending caps…
Prime Day vs. Walmart Deals vs. Best Buy’s Techtober: Who Has the Best Tech Deals?
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 kicked off today — but so did a bunch of competing sales events from Amazon’s major rivals. So, if you’re looking to save on any big-ticket tech purchases on your wish list, now is a great time to find a deal.…
Your Retirement Planning Scorecard: 5 Key Areas to Monitor
Every team is measured by the scoreboard, but after the game, good coaches look beyond the numbers in their constant quest for improvement. They study video to discern strengths and weaknesses in their team and the upcoming opponent. They identify…
Late-Career Job Loss? 3 Ways to Protect Your Retirement
For many of us, retirement planning starts with an age. For some people, that may be 62 or 65. Others may work until 70 to maximize Social Security benefits. Whatever the reason, our planned retirement age is a goal. But what happens if your career ends…
Are You Overpaying for a “Free” iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro is here, and it’s a stellar upgrade. The new phone delivers 24 hours of battery life with regular daily use, so you’re not tethered to your charger. Do you love taking pictures? The variable aperture and pro controls allow…