10 Tips For Snowbird Retirees To Protect Their Nest Eggs
By Lucy Lazarony, Next Avenue Michael Murray has been trading Massachusetts' snow for Florida's sun for 15 winters. At first, he and his wife, Caroline, headed south on vacations; two…
Fact or fiction: Will Trump's federal funding freeze impact student loans, grants?
Following the temporary freeze on federal assistance, ordered by the Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Americans may…
Existing home sales fall to lowest level in nearly 30 years
Existing home sales in the U.S. in 2024 were the lowest in nearly 30 years, as home prices hit an…
Seven Trends In Senior Living For 2025 …And Beyond
My colleague and friend, Michele Holleran, PhD, recently posted her predictions for the future of senior living in an industry…
Mortgage rates finally fall after 6-week climb
Mortgage rates finally broke a six-week streak of increases, but the decline will not provide much relief, as long-term rates…
If You Don’t Have Medicare Part B, The GEP Can Bail You Out
You’ve no doubt heard that the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period started January 1. Also going on right now is…
Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
The Congressional Research Service found that by the end of 2023, more than 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their…
Trump Backs Special Tech Work Visas. What About Nurses And Care Aides?
Despite his vow to close the U.S. borders to nearly all immigrants and deport millions of others, President-elect Donald Trump…
Insights From StoryBrand’s Donald Miller
“Nobody wants to hear your story, they want to be invited into a story,” Donald Miller told me, in a…
How To Manage Inherited IRA Rules That Can Surprise And Trap Heirs
Congress and the IRS made inheriting an IRA a very complicated, confusing event. Inherited IRAs are accompanied by a host…
How Adult Children Can Help Aging Parents Prepare For Disasters
The devastating wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles are a stark reminder of how vulnerable older adults can be during…
Mortgage rates rise above 7% for first time since May
Mortgage rates continued their upward climb this week, leaping above 7% and adding further pressure on the stagnant housing market.…
If You Are Retired, Do You Have A Will—An Ethical Will?
In workshops, I like to ask participants if they have a legal will—a written document that outlines how they want…