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7 Reasons You Shouldn't Work in Retirement 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Retirees have lots of opportunities to make extra money by taking on part-time jobs, starting a business and joining the gig economy. But staying in the workforce may not always be your best bet. Many retiree jobs sound better than they really are. For example, the typical Uber driver makes a median Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Choose 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Decoding Medicare health insurance plan options can be daunting for Medicare beneficiaries. People usually qualify for Medicare at age 65 and may be automatically signed up if they're receiving Social Security payments, unless they take steps to opt out. Original Medicare comes in two parts: Part A Medicare Premiums Increase for Many Beneficiaries in 2018 03/22/2018 08:00pm • The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium will be $134 in 2018 (or higher, depending on your income), the same amount as in 2017. But many beneficiaries who have been paying less than the standard rate for the past several years will see a jump in their premiums. Here's a look at how much you can 12 Preventive Services Medicare Provides 03/22/2018 08:00pm • No copaysMedicare beneficiaries are entitled to a variety of preventive tests and services once they sign up for Medicare. Some of these screenings are provided with no out-of-pocket costs for retirees. Here are some of the preventive services Medicare beneficiaries are eligible to take advantage of 10 Tech Jobs That Make the Most Money 03/21/2018 08:00pm • Tech Jobs Have a Wide Pay Gap It's no secret that technology jobs are in high demand. Accordingly, many offer high salaries. But not all tech jobs are equally lucrative. Read on to find out which careers in the sector command the highest median paychecks, according to data from the Bureau of Labor S How U.S. News Picked the Best Medicare Plans for 2018 03/21/2018 08:00pm • If you're on Medicare or are a caregiver for someone who is, the U.S. News Best Medicare Plans site can help you navigate the options and get the right medical coverage. These guides can help you decide whether Original Medicare is the best option or whether to look at Medicare Advantage plans, whic 5 Signs of an IRS Tax Scam 03/21/2018 08:00pm • The caller ID may say IRS, but you shouldn't assume it's a government agent you're speaking with on the phone. It could be a fraudster hoping to intimidate you into providing sensitive information or making a payment on a tax bill that doesn't exist. Common IRS scams include demanding Social Securit Social Security claiming strategies women can't afford to overlook 03/21/2018 04:16am • WASHINGTON — For whatever reason, the Social Security Administration takes what should be a simple concept — receiving a monthly benefit amount in your retirement based on how much you earned while you were working — and makes it very complicated. When and how you decide to claim your Socia How to Apply for Medicare Without Claiming Social Security 03/20/2018 08:00pm • The Social Security full retirement age is 66 for most baby boomers, and you receive a smaller monthly payout if you sign up at a younger age. Some retirees further delay signing up in order to qualify for larger monthly payments later in retirement. However, the Medicare eligibility age remains 65. 9 Ways to Reduce Health Care Costs in Retirement 03/20/2018 08:00pm • Health care may be one of the largest expenses in your retirement budget. A couple who retired in 2017 can expect to spend an average of $275,000 for health care costs throughout retirement, according to Fidelity Investments. That figure is likely to increase in 2018 and continue to rise during the Facebook, Inc. (FB) Stock Is Still Strong Despite Data Scandal 03/19/2018 08:00pm • Shares of Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) have crumbled since the revelation over the weekend that the data firm Cambridge Analytica improperly "harvested" information on about 50 million users in an effort to help targeting efforts for the 2016 Trump campaign. Is it possible FB stock is still a buy? I Facebook, Inc. (FB) Data Debacle Spooks Investors 03/18/2018 08:00pm • Wall Street is reacting to a New York Times report that Cambridge Analytica gained unauthorized access to data from more than 50 million Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) users. Facebook says the data was improperly shared rather than hacked, but the stock was down 4 percent early Monday as investors fea How Retirees Can Take Advantage of Higher Interest Rates 03/18/2018 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve has been gradually raising interest rates over the past year. Rising interest rates might mean higher prices for borrowers, but could be good news for retirees with some cash in the bank. Here's how savers can benefit from higher interest rates. Shop around for a new bank acco Self-Directed Funds Not for All Investors 03/18/2018 08:00pm • Years ago, a smattering of mutual fund companies launched self-directed 401(k)s that allowed participants to invest in just about anything they liked rather than a short list of funds picked by their employer. Gradually, this option has gone mainstream with many employers offering brokerage accounts The Consequence of Vladimir Putin's Victory 03/18/2018 08:00pm • Earlier this month, as the Russian presidential campaign had reached a crescendo, Vladimir Putin unveiled to the world a plan for developing "invincible" nuclear weapons capable of striking Florida in a clear affront to the United States. The rhetoric was classic Putin and indicative of the strongm