Older Workers Hold Nearly 1 In 4 Jobs. Why Don’t We Have An Older Workers Bureau?
getty Over the past quarter-century, the American labor market went through a quiet transformation. The share of workers 55 or…
Smart Money Moves To Make In December
If you are considering large gifts and you’re able to use your IRA, there’s no more tax-efficient … [+] gift…
Are Older Workers Retiring Early In This Recession?
One million older workers have left the labor force amid the pandemic. getty Job growth is slowing amid surging coronavirus…
3 Ways Retirees Can Responsibly Help Family And Charities
Retirees can plan for giving to family responsibly. And don’t forget other ways to give! getty It’s that time of…
How To Build A Home Business Support Group
By Kerry Hannon, Next Avenue getty Running a home business can be lonely, especially during the pandemic. But creating a…
Why Joe Biden Should Reform, Not Repeal, The Windfall Elimination Provision
getty Is Social Security a “pension benefit”? Not really. It’s a social insurance program, which means something entirely different. As…
Aging Parents And Holidays: Safety Over Comfort?
This is the strangest holiday season of a lifetime, isn’t it? We get warnings about not visiting during holidays of…
How Couples Can Save For Retirement When One Spouse Stays Home
Saving for two when one partner is the primary breadwinner or a stay-at-home parent can be … [+] challenging. getty…
Happy Retirees? Maybe Not: Why Life Satisfaction Isn’t Necessarily ‘U-Shaped’ After All
getty Happiness, experts say, is U-shaped: we are, generally speaking, we are happy/full of life satisfaction as young adults but,…
Ready, Set, RMDs Are Back On Track For 2021
Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA Getty The year 2020 is one of the most eventful in recent times, and changes…
Why Is Florida The Worst State For Long-Term Care?
By Richard Eisenberg, Next Avenue Tim Russert’s 2000 election prediction MSNBC Florida is essentially tied with Maine for the highest…
Millions Of Americans Struggle Without New Congressional Relief
The Labor Market Recovery Slows While Millions Still Look For a Job getty The labor market recovery slowed in October.…
5 Ways President Biden May Make Lasting Changes To Your Retirement
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE – NOVEMBER 07: President-elect Joe Biden hugs grand child on stage after … [+] Biden’s address to the…
Two Paths For Biden Legislation To Improve Americans’ Retirement Well-Being – And One Dead-End
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 07: Chris Vela of Nevada carries a Biden-Harris flag as supporters of … [+] Joe…
The Case Of The Evil Caregiver And How She Was Stopped
This is shocking but it actually happened. I describe here a real case, with names changed. The man involved was…
SEC Whistleblowers Say 401ks And Pensions Cheated Out Of Billions In Mutual Fund Payments
SEC whistleblowers say financial intermediaries serving as custodians, recordkeepers and trustees to … [+] 401ks and pensions systemically conceal and…
How To Accomplish ESG Objectives Without Risking Your Retirement
getty Do you want to know what’s hot? ESG-based investing is hot. These factors include those dealing with environment, social…
A Roundup Of Business Startup Programs For People 50+
By Kerry Hannon, Next Avenue Entrepreneur Dennis Bozzi Dennis Bozzi Starting a business on a wing and a prayer is…
Medicare Part B Premiums To Rise 2.7% In 2021, With Premiums For Highest-Income Couples Topping $12,000 A Year
When you’re saving for retirement, keep in mind that Medicare premiums include surcharges for … [+] high-income earners. getty The…
This New Rule From The Labor Dept. May Have Just Saved Your Retirement
getty Over the summer, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a draft pertaining to how ERISA fiduciaries could (or could…