Student loan debt hobbling more older adults

By Anya Kamenetz
Posted on June 12, 2017

Older Americans are shouldering far more of the nation’s debt than in years past. online pharmacy https://www.bostondentalgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/reglan.html with best prices today in the USA The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released numbers recently showing that the share of all household debt held by people aged 60 and older has almost doubled: from 12.6... READ MORE

Why pay retail? Bills you can negotiate

By Liz Weston
Posted on June 01, 2017

The word “bills” used to be synonymous with “fixed expenses.” But there’s nothing fixed about many of the bills a typical household pays today.Some bills have introductory rates that expire, shooting monthly costs skyward. Others offer secret discounts or upgrades to those in the know.Providers constantly tweak their plans and pricing, which means long-term... READ MORE

How to find financial advice you can trust

By Anya Kamenetz
Posted on May 23, 2017

The Department of Labor recently announced it will postpone putting the “fiduciary rule” into effect. And the Trump administration has signaled it wants to get rid of it altogether.The fiduciary rule stipulates that financial professionals who advise you on your retirement accounts must put your financial interests ahead of their own. Without the rule — and as things... READ MORE

They are hardly the retiring types

By Carol Sorgen
Posted on May 18, 2017

“I don’t feel like someone who shouldn’t be working.” said Mike Gimbel, a 65-year-old resident of Timonium. “Retirement hasn’t even been a thought.” Gimbel is a substance abuse consultant. He says, “Work keeps me going, physically and emotionally. I like being active, as well as being a contributing member of society. There will always be people [for me] to... READ MORE

When an elder needs financial oversight

By Liz Weston
Posted on May 11, 2017

Our financial decision-making abilities peak in our 50s and can decline pretty rapidly after age 70, researchers tell us. That’s how otherwise smart older people fall for sweepstakes frauds, Nigerian investment schemes and the grandparent scam — where con artists pretend to be grandchildren in a financial jam.  online pharmacy... READ MORE

How to fight medical insurance denials

By Kimberly Lankford
Posted on May 03, 2017

When you or a family member experience a medical crisis, it can be hard enough to focus on getting the best care. The last thing you want to deal with is an overwhelming pile of medical bills.Health insurance claims specialists can help. They serve as experts, advocates and detectives — knowing how to deal with the mysterious and complex insurance system, translate the jargon and... READ MORE

A global mission to help others

By Robert Friedman
Posted on May 01, 2017

Ellicott City resident Sean Callahan has spent half his life — 28 of his 56 years — working in countries throughout the world for Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services (CRS). What accounts for his commitment to this organization? “Once you have had the opportunity to work with people — to offer them ways for respect and dignity in their lives — you feel something deep... READ MORE

What to expect from your bonds this year

By Stan Choe
Posted on April 25, 2017

The safest part of your 401(k) isn’t as safe as it used to be. But there’s still nothing safer, fund managers say.Investors have long taken comfort in the steady returns their bond funds have provided, particularly when stocks go on another of their gut-wrenching drops.But the bond safety blanket is getting more threadbare, a result of simple math. Bonds don’t pay as much... READ MORE

Thinking about retirement? What to expect

By Dayana Yochim
Posted on April 14, 2017

We spend decades dreaming of the day when life won’t be dictated by alarm clocks, commute times, meeting schedules and office politics.Then reality sets in: Retirement can be kind of a drag. And there may be 20-plus years of it ahead of you. online pharmacy buy furosemide no prescription pharmacy While traditional retirement planning covers financial essentials — expected... READ MORE

Seven ways to file your taxes for free

By Sandra Block
Posted on April 05, 2017

Most do-it-yourself filers prepare their own taxes for one and only one reason: They want to save money. online pharmacy purchase estrace online with best prices today in the USA But tax software isn’t cheap, and hidden costs can sometimes blindside you. You might be forced to upgrade to another product midway through your tax return, or to pay extra to file your state tax... READ MORE