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Medicare Premiums Increase for Many Retirees in 2018 12/17/2017 07:00pm • The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium will be $134 in 2018, the same amount as in 2017. But many retirees 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 expect to pay for Medicare Part B premium 10 Years Later: Have This Year's Retirees Recovered From the Recession? 12/13/2017 07:00pm • The year 2007 started with peak home sales and ended with foreclosure rates that were double those from the year prior. The news didn't get much better in 2008 when five of the 10 largest point losses in Dow Jones history occurred. Depending on where people had their money invested, they saw upward 7 Investment Tips to Supplement Social Security 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Social Security is an integral part of American society. Nearly 62 million Americans will be paid more than $950 billion in benefits from the program across 2017. But while those big-picture numbers indeed sound large, a closer look at individual benefits reveals that Social Security may not provide How to max out your 401(k) in 2018 12/12/2017 07:46am • Fully fund your account. A 401(k) plan provides tax breaks, employer contributions, an opportunity for automatic saving and the potential for investment growth. But you also need to avoid 401(k) fees and penalties in order to make the most of your account. Here's how to maximize the value of your To Raise Independent Kids, You Have to Set Some Limits 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Setting limits with children isn't as easy as it sounds. For one thing, little kids are master negotiators. One more story turns into three. One more show becomes two. One more turn on the swings becomes 45 minutes of extra park time when you're dangerously close to both dinner and a meltdown. It's Is Your Advisor Helping or Hurting Your Retirement Strategy? 12/11/2017 07:00pm • A financial advisor can help with guiding investment decisions and shaping your retirement plan, but that advice doesn't come cheap. On average, investors paid between 0.59 percent and 1.18 percent in advisory fees in 2017, according to AdvisoryHQ. Investors with $50,000 or less to invest paid the 5 Retirement Fees You Should Never Pay 12/10/2017 07:00pm • 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 planni Man charged with sending taunting texts to Montgomery Co. officer 12/08/2017 01:23pm • BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — A man is accused of sending a barrage of obscene and harassing text messages to an officer who gave him a citation in Maryland. The Washington Post reports a Montgomery County officer started receiving text messages from 34-year-old Eugene Matusevitch after a seven-minute t Retirees, It's Time to Take Your Own Gap Year 12/07/2017 07:00pm • On a recent morning, Jim Frisinger, 66, was making his way through the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. He had already spotted a tundra swan and had his camera and tripod ready to capture images of other birds he encountered. The excursion is only one of nearly a year's worth of adventures the A Couple's Guide to Retirement Planning 12/07/2017 07:00pm • When you're married or in a committed relationship and approaching retirement, planning your golden years is a dual effort. Saving for retirement as a couple can have some advantages, but certain financial decisions are more complicated for couples. Aside from money, the onset of extra free time in 10 Jobs That Offer Millennials Good Work-Life Balance 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Balancing Business With PleasureMoney isn't everything. Even cash-strapped millennials, a generation with a record level of student loan debt, rank flexibility as a high priority when it comes to assessing career options. Many young professionals are looking to create and maintain work-life balance, 7 Stress-Busting Holiday Tips for People With Diabetes 12/04/2017 07:00pm • It's the holiday season -- are you feeling merry or stressed out? From traffic jams at the mall to increased social commitments to a longer to-do list, the holidays aren't always merry and bright. This time of year can be stressful. If you have diabetes, that extra stress is particularly concerning Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Owning a home can lead to a comfortable retirement. In theory, you buy a house when you're 30, faithfully make the mortgage payments for 30 years and at age 60 you own your house, free and clear. Now you have a solid nest egg and can sail into a worry-free retirement. But more often, here's how it w Cyberbullying Doesn't Affect Most Teens for Long, Study Says 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Your teen can face all kinds of things on the Internet today, from cyberbullying, explicit material and even sexual advances. New research shows, however, that most teens aren't phased by these experiences by the time a week passes. While initially there may be negative effects, it appears teens ar How to Donate Your Required Minimum Distribution to Charity 12/03/2017 07:00pm • After years of contributing to tax-deferred 401(k)s and IRAs, income tax is due on that money when you take withdrawals in retirement. Annual withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts are required after age 70 1/2, and the penalty for skipping a required minimum distribution is 50 percent of