Why Your High Schooler Gets So Much MailCollege admissions teams have found that good old snail mail is an attention-grabbing novelty to the digital natives they target todayMarch 29, 2024
Hidden Costs Lurk Behind Patient PortalsA convenience for patients is becoming a revenue generator for the health care industry. What you should know about patient portal feesMarch 25, 2024
How to Prepare for the Four Phases of RetirementYour emotional health can be as important to an enjoyable retirement as your financial fitnessMarch 15, 2024
The Talk Over-50s Should Have Before Tying the KnotGetting married in middle age or beyond is not only a significant personal milestone, it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions of your lifeMarch 14, 2024
Effective Philanthropy for Half of HumanityNonprofits serving women and girls survive on a pittance, so donations have an outsized impactMarch 13, 2024
Judy Woodruff: Seeking Solutions in a Divided AmericaIn her current reporting role, the longtime NewsHour journalist examines America’s political divisions — as well as challenges facing people with disabilitiesMarch 12, 2024
Drowning in DecisionsThe surfeit of options we face every day can cause ‘analysis paralysis’March 11, 2024
New Law Redefines Employees and ContractorsSome older adult freelancers worry the change, which takes effect on Monday, may cost them businessMarch 7, 2024
When a Loved One with Dementia Spends ExcessivelyRipple effects from unnecessary purchases and donations to scammers can cause havoc for families. Here’s how to prevent, spot and deal with the problem.March 6, 2024
The Graying of American DebtMore people are entering retirement age with more debt. Here are some ideas on how to reverse that trend.March 5, 2024
How You Can Pay for College After Being Laid OffThere are strategies to keep children in college if their parents are laid off, starting with a frank talk with a financial aid officerMarch 1, 2024
Why We Are Glad We Started Social Security Benefits at 62In making our decision, we ran all the numbers, including the most valuable number of all: timeFebruary 27, 2024
OpinionReal Estate's 6% SolutionThe clubby residential real estate market is poised for radical fee competition. Maybe. Eventually.February 26, 2024
How to File Taxes for the Recently DeceasedPrepare in advance, look for hidden assets and consult with a tax preparer familiar with your familyFebruary 23, 2024
Demystify RetirementTrading a reliable 9-to-5 life for the uncertainties of retirement may seem daunting, but if you prepare well, you can thriveFebruary 22, 2024
The Best Money Moves to Make After a LayoffThrottle back spending, use side gigs to generate cash and buy good but affordable health insurance until you nail that new jobFebruary 19, 2024
Do You Feel Anxious? Irritable? Argumentative? You May Suffer from ‘Election Stress Disorder’Here’s everything you should know about 'election stress disorder' and what you can do about itFebruary 16, 2024
How to Juggle Multiple College TuitionsCrunch time for college admissions is approaching, and families with more than one student face particularly expensive decisionsFebruary 15, 2024
Tax Tips for Small Businesses and FreelancersThis advice is meant for people with annual incomes between $50,000 and $80,000, but higher earners also may find some useful adviceFebruary 8, 2024
Should Gas Stations Become Charging Stations?Fuel retailers are debating whether to make the costly change without knowing how much of a future their businesses haveFebruary 8, 2024
OpinionPension Stripping Threatens America’s RetireesBy shifting pension obligations to insurers, companies bear less financial risk — but their former workers bear moreFebruary 5, 2024
Managing Taxes in RetirementWhen you disengage from the traditional working world, the process of calculating your tax obligations could become more complicatedFebruary 1, 2024
OpinionPresident Biden, Ageism and CognitionPrejudicial tropes about older adults are becoming commonplace because of the presidential race — and some people are pushing backJanuary 31, 2024
‘Do You Take Medicare?’That is just one of the countless unfamiliar, time-critical matters I routinely have to resolve to avoid being penalized for all eternityJanuary 30, 2024
Washington Seeks to Protect Retirees from Junk Fees, Hidden CostsA new proposal seeks to block financial advisers from giving investment recommendations that aren’t in the saver’s best interestJanuary 25, 2024
Retirement Investing Tip: Take a Look at TIPSInflation-indexed government bonds offer handsome yields with little risk, which may more than cover many retirees’ living costsJanuary 24, 2024
How to Get a Handle on Debt in 2024Smart strategies to lower the interest rates you pay and reduce your debt loadJanuary 22, 2024
Unlearning My Father's Lessons in FrugalityBut appreciating the wisdom that contributed to the success I enjoy todayJanuary 22, 2024