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5 Retirement Fees You Should Never Pay 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Retirement benefits often have complicated rules, and it's easy to trigger fees. However, those who carefully follow the rules will be able to accumulate a bigger retirement account balance and get more money from Social Security. Here are some retirement penalties you can avoid with careful plannin Commentary: Populism Is the Opium of the People 03/26/2018 08:00pm • The Italian elections this month produced a clear winner: populism. The two populist parties, the Five Star Movement and the League, garnered just a hair more than half of the vote. Even though the League has said it likely wouldn't form a coalition government with the Five Star Movement, (and vice- How to Grow a Portfolio With Green Bonds 03/26/2018 08:00pm • In the bond investment biosphere, the word "green" conjures images of raking in the dough. But for those intent on turning over the soil as well as turning a profit, or profiting the environment at large, green bonds have literally grown into an investment of choice. "Many types of green projects ha Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs You Should Expect to Pay 03/25/2018 08:00pm • Medicare provides valuable health insurance for individuals 65 or older and certain people with disabilities who are under age 65. But it also comes with complex rules and sometimes significant out-of-pocket costs. Here's what you can expect to pay for Medicare: Premiums. Most beneficiaries pay th Retirees Get New Medicare Cards 03/25/2018 08:00pm • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin mailing out new Medicare cards beginning in April 2018. The new Medicare cards will include a unique Medicare number instead of the Social Security number listed on existing cards. The change is intended to prevent fraud and identity theft Someone Opened a Credit Card in My Name. What Now? 03/25/2018 08:00pm • Discovering someone opened a credit card in your name can be stressful. Whether you find a suspicious account on your credit report or receive a call from a collections agency about a card you've never heard of, surprise can quickly turn into panic when you see the balance. "It's certainly devastat 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.