Elizabeth O'Brien

Elizabeth O’Brien is a retirement healthcare reporter for MarketWatch. Contact her at Elizabeth.O’[email protected]

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3 Health Resolutions You Can Keep in 2017

Stay on track with these simple tricks

DECEMBER 31, 2015 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

Men’s Earnings Peak in Their Early-to-Mid 50s

One adviser's suggestion: find ways to fight lifestyle creep

JUNE 29, 2015 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

4 Ways to Retire by Age 55

One suggestion: keep investing in stocks now, and into retirement

APRIL 24, 2015 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

The Power of Positive Purging Your Stuff

When you declutter for retirement, think of it as rightsizing, not downsizing

JANUARY 23, 2015 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Caregiving

Your Living Will: What If You Change Your Mind?

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How to review and update your advance directives

DECEMBER 15, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

The Retirement Risks You Can’t Predict

Long-term care and market swings can derail the best plans

DECEMBER 11, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

10 Things Your Health Insurer Won’t Tell You

From who's in your network to deductibles, you'll need to figure out a lot yourself

OCTOBER 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

What You Should Tell Your Heirs While You’re Around

The case for spelling out inheritance plans before you're gone

OCTOBER 14, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

Retirement-Planning Advice You May Be Missing

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Why future health care costs must be part of the equation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

Can You Afford to Be Generous to Your Heirs?

It might be too early to put your money in your adult child’s hands

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Work & Purpose

What Life Coaches Won’t Tell You

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Training and services vary, so here's what you should know before hiring one

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

What Health Insurance Will Really Cost You Next Year

Why a platinum plan might be best for some people

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

10 Things Retirement Communities Won’t Tell You

From hidden fees to whether there's a doctor in the house, do your research

AUGUST 8, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

Careful That Your Parents’ Bills Don’t Become Yours

Signing contracts for your mom and dad may put you on the hook

JULY 30, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Health

Brain Games that Could Pay Off in Retirement

Some activities and exercises show promise in fighting dementia

JULY 14, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

4 Ways to Jumpstart Your Retirement Savings

Struggling to catch up? Here’s how to get your nest egg back on track.

JUNE 27, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Health

The Healthiest States for Retirees

A survey ranks the states based on health and lifestyle for those over 65

JUNE 26, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

For the Best Retirement, Build a ‘Social Portfolio’

A broad network of friends can be good for your health and wealth

JUNE 10, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Money & Policy

A Retirement Worst-Case Scenario: Eviction

What you can learn from a financial meltdown at a Brooklyn assisted-living facility

MAY 27, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Health

How to Get Good Long-Term Care Coverage

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With the industry in turmoil, here's what to look for in a policy

APRIL 4, 2014 | By Elizabeth O'Brien, MarketWatch

Health

Feeling Foggy After Cancer Treatment? It Could Be Chemo Brain

Why this side effect happens and what to do about it

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.