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Terry Savage: What to know for Medicare open enrollment

By Terry Savage

September 25, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Here’s a look at the headline changes seniors will be forced to confront. And in...

Terry Savage: Why the national debt should concern us

By Terry Savage

September 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

The U.S. national debt now exceeds $40 trillion — a MEGO number, which stands for...

Terry Savage: Login process changing at TreasuryDirect

By Terry Savage

September 21, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.

These government IOUs are the safest repository for “chicken money” — money you cannot afford...

Medicare open enrollment is time to change supplements, but do your homework first

By Savage Truth

October 26, 2020 at 3:40 p.m.

Millions of seniors on Medicare have some important decisions to make during the Medicare Open...

Can you pass this retirement literacy quiz?

By Elliott Raphaelson

October 26, 2020 at 3:36 p.m.

The American College of Financial Services periodically conducts a retirement literacy quiz for prospective retirees....

Working abroad can be logistically challenging.

Go abroad to work from home

By The New York Times

October 24, 2020 at 7:36 a.m.

If you are one of the millions of U.S. employees working remotely these days, and...

CANADA: A TRADITIONAL RETIREMENT | Canada strikes a balance between quality of life and cost of living, something that makes it one of the top 15 places to live in the world, according to a United Nations Human Development Report. For American retirees, Canada's proximity to their home country, universal health care system, and Old Age Security Pension (which any Canada resident is eligible for, even if they never worked in the country) are major draws. Those who move north have plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, like hiking, camping, and skiing.

Older workers face higher unemployment amid virus pandemic

By Associated Press

October 23, 2020 at 10:56 a.m.

For the first time in nearly 50 years, older workers face higher unemployment than their...

So long, salad bars and candy bowls. How COVID-19 will change office lunches

By Diane Swint

October 22, 2020 at 4:52 p.m.

It's safe to assume a majority of us have never operated an office during a...

The nature of your benefits will depend on your contract.

Retirement: Insurance for long-term care at home

By Alina Tugend

October 23, 2020 at 10:57 a.m.

The devastating impact of the coronavirus on residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities...

Consider a money-smart gift to make an impact on a child's future.

It’s never too early. Give your kids one of these financially smart gifts this holiday season.

By Contributed Content

October 21, 2020 at 11:31 a.m.

Sure, a sweater is an OK present for a birthday or holiday. But if you...

U.S. President Donald Trump removes his mask upon return to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on October 05, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump spent three days hospitalized for coronavirus. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images/TNS)

Jill On Money: What do the October surprise and the September jobs report mean for recovery?

By Contributed Content

October 20, 2020 at 4:38 p.m.

As the shocking news emerged that the president and first lady tested positive for the...

WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? | Now is the time to rave on about all the resume skills you've cultivated and more. Highlight soft and hard skills that didn't make the resume final cut and provide examples of how they have previously helped you in the workplace.

Family finances: Here’s how to land a job during the pandemic

By Emma Patch

October 19, 2020 at 2:31 p.m.

Hannah Morgan, founder of CareerSherpa.net, which offers advice on searching for a job and changing...

Consider a secured credit card to help children build good credit

By Steve Rosen

October 16, 2020 at 4:27 p.m.

Quiz time: How many of you have heard of a secured credit card? Bonus points...