5 European Countries Welcoming US Expats
These are great options if you're looking to retire abroad.
May 25, 2026
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5 min
Finance
Financial news and updates
The Midterms Offer a Unique Tax Planning Opportunity, But Most Retirees Miss It
Markets tend to experience uncertainty leading up to midterm elections, followed by recovery. Canny investors recognize that dip as a tax planning opportunity.
May 25, 2026
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5 min
Are You Retiring Soon and Need Income? An Immediate Annuity May Sound Boring, But Hear Me Out
An immediate annuity transforms a lump sum into a lifelong paycheck, essentially providing a DIY pension so you can stop stressing over stock market drama.
May 25, 2026
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5 min
After I Was Dropped on a Mountain in Alaska, I Realized What's Missing From My Retirement Plan
A skiing trip revealed a scary truth about retirement — we're so focused on making sure we don't run out of money, we don't think about running out of friends.
May 25, 2026
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5 min
Projected 2027 IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Medicare Part B and D
Will you owe the Medicare IRMAA surcharge in 2027? Grab your 2025 tax return and check the projected brackets and surcharges for next year.
May 25, 2026
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5 min
How to Handle Money Together in a Second Marriage
The financial stakes are higher and the potential pitfalls more plentiful when you say “I do — again.”
May 25, 2026
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5 min
How to Cut the Cost of Pet Care
Use our guide to spend less on veterinary visits, medicine, food and more.
May 25, 2026
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5 min
SKG PS700 Hands-on Neck Massager: As close to a real massage as it gets
Truly mechanical magic. | The SKG PS700 Neck and Shoulder Massager is a portable massage tool that uses rotating silicone heads to target deep neck muscles. By combining human-like mechanical pressure...
May 25, 2026
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5 min
Our Taxpaying 'Golden Hour' Won't Last: These 4 Urgent Moves Can Help Insulate Your Wealth Before It's Too Late
The growing U.S. deficit can only be controlled by cutting spending, accelerating growth or raising taxes. The latter is a real risk, but you can be prepared.
May 24, 2026
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5 min
I'm a Financial Planner: This Is the Crucial Tax Planning Difference That Can Help Save Your Retirement Nest Egg
Shifting from tax preparation to tax planning can help you strategically time Roth conversions and avoid Social Security taxes or Medicare surcharges.
May 24, 2026
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5 min
Inflation Is the New Fixed Expense in Retirement: 5 Things That Actually Work to Address It (and What Doesn't)
Inflation will cut your purchasing power in half over a long retirement. Simply trying to spend less won't work, so you need a plan that helps your savings last.
May 24, 2026
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5 min
Our Annual Grandparents' Guide to Today's Pop Artists
If you liked Amy Winehouse, Radiohead or Miles Davis, we have new music recommendations for you.
May 24, 2026
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5 min
What Families Are Really Spending to Keep Kids in Sports
Family spending on youth sports has surged as year-round leagues, training and travel become increasingly common.
May 24, 2026
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5 min
Wealth Wise: Should We Downsize or Drain Our 401(k) to Pay Off Our Home?
In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a reader navigate a heart-wrenching choice: Tap a 401(k) to save the lake home they love, or sell it to protect their financial future.
May 24, 2026
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5 min
6 Family Vacations for Every Generation
Use our guide to plan a trip the whole group — from toddlers to grandparents — will love.
May 24, 2026
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5 min
How to Run a Home Insurance Checkup
If you don't have sufficient coverage, your out-of-pocket costs in a claim could be through the roof.
May 24, 2026
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5 min
A mega-tablet with a 12.3-inch OLED screen and a no-brainer price – Honor MagicPad 4 review
Rarely do you get so much tablet for your money. | A speedy Android tablet with a large and super-bright OLED display and top-notch features for under £600? The comparatively inexpensive MagicPad4 off...
May 24, 2026
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5 min
Feeling Hopeless About Your Credit Card Debt? Turn That Around in 7 Steps
If you're demoralized about credit card debt, you're not alone. Rising costs can make progress feel slow, but this plan will help you keep moving forward.
May 23, 2026
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5 min
Caring for Kids and Parents? 3 Steps to Help Fund That (and Save for Your Retirement), From a Financial Planner
Millions of those in the sandwich generation need to care for kids and aging parents while saving for retirement. These tips can help make it less of a struggle.
May 23, 2026
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5 min
Is Your Financial Present Threatening Your Financial Future? 4 Blind Spots to Watch Out For
Whether you're starting your career or nearing retirement, thinking critically about your financial outlook now will help you avoid costly errors in future.
May 23, 2026
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5 min