Older homeowners often don’t see the value of, or can’t afford to, maintain and renovate their homes of many years. And that can mean thousands lost when they sell.
Category: Retirement
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5 Money Lessons From People Caring for Their Elderly Parents
Generation X-ers and others shared stories of family crises, and we asked experts how to think about living longer than you expect.
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Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive
Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.
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More Americans Taking 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals
More Americans are taking hardship withdrawals from workplace retirement accounts, prompted by rising costs — and looser rules.
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Help for Medicare Advantage Patients Who Lose Doctors Is Shelved, for Now
Nationwide, hospital and providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and the loss of trusted doctors.
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Check Your Target-Date Fund, Especially if You Plan to Retire Soon
Their simplicity makes the funds appealing, but they could leave many workers near retirement, particularly baby boomers, short on savings.
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How Recovery Scams Retarget Victims of Fraud
Many cybercrime victims are retargeted by online scammers posing as lawyers or other professionals who promise they can recover stolen money.
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Tell Us About Your Plans for a Longer Life
If you are saving money and have a plan for the future, we want to hear how it’s going and any advice you have for others.
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4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
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What to Know About New Rules for 401(k) ‘Catch-Up’ Contributions in 2026
Older high-income workers who make contributions beyond the standard amount will have to put that extra money into a Roth 401(k). That may lower their take-home pay.