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How Owning a Home Can Help (or Hinder) Your Retirement 11/26/2017 07:00pm • Is it possible that most Americans are getting a major part of their retirement wrong? According to Census Bureau data, nearly 80 percent of those age 65 or older owned a home in 2017. But it may not be the right living arrangement for everyone. Not only could renting be a better option for some re 11 Strategies for Keeping Your Health Data Secure 11/26/2017 07:00pm • How safe is your health data? How confident are you that your health data is secure? Protecting such personal information is crucial in light of several high-profile data breaches, such as the one in which as many as 145 million U.S. residents had their information hacked from Equifax Inc., which pr What will cost more — and less — in 2018 11/25/2017 10:19am • Social Security payments will rise by 2 percent next year, which means the cost of living, as measured by the Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index, is also increasing. But it's not all bad news for budget-conscious consumers. While certain items will cost more in 2018, inflation may be lower t How to (Finally) Understand Your Credit Report 11/21/2017 07:00pm • From Target to Home Depot to Sony, major data breaches have become an unfortunate, yet common, occurrence. There's a good chance your personal financial information has ended up in the hands of a criminal at least once, if not several times. Yet, nothing has come close to the most recent breach at 5 Hot Investing Apps for 2018 11/21/2017 07:00pm • The ability to easily buy fractional shares by the swipe or touch of a button on a mobile device has made it simple to invest online. Last year, 149.3 billion apps were downloaded, according to Hamburg, Germany-based Statista, and that number is projected to climb to 197 billion by the end of this What the Holidays Look Like After Retirement 11/21/2017 07:00pm • If it's your first year out of the workforce, the holidays may be different this year. Thanks to reduced obligations and increased free time, retirees may be better able to savor the season. "We find that retirees are often more relaxed during the holidays," says Kyle Quinn, managing partner with M 3 Costs That Can Destroy Retirement 11/20/2017 07:00pm • Retirement security is a holy grail that many investors chase. A recent AARP survey revealed that 74 percent of private sector workers are anxious about having enough money to live comfortably in retirement. Although increasing savings may seem like the answer, creating a sustainable retirement str What to Do With That 2 Percent Raise on Your Social Security Checks 11/20/2017 07:00pm • If you're one of the 66 million Americans who receive a Social Security check or Supplemental Security Income, you've probably heard the news: In 2018, Social Security checks will get a raise -- of 2 percent. That doesn't sound like much, but it's the first substantial bump in pay in some time. For Holiday Gift Ideas for Retirees 11/19/2017 07:00pm • Retirees have decades worth of accumulated possessions and often don't need more stuff. They also have different priorities and generally more time and less income than working people. Here's how to select a gift the retirees in your life will actually want. Social experiences. It's easy for retir Latin American History Suggests Zimbabwe's Military Coup Will Turn Violent 11/16/2017 07:00pm • By Rut Diamint On Nov. 14, a group of soldiers from the Zimbabwe Defense Forces arrested and detained Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. The move came just days after Army Commander Constantine Chiwenga warned that the military would not "hesitate to step in" if Mugabe did not cease to "purge" his Do You Need to Change Your Bank After You Retire? 11/16/2017 07:00pm • Finances are different after retirement. Weekly paychecks get traded in for monthly Social Security, pension and retirement fund payments. Meanwhile, for those who are traveling or trying out new hobbies, expenses may go from predictable to irregular. In the face of these financial changes, is it ti The Ultimate Retirement Readiness Checklist 11/16/2017 07:00pm • How do you know when you're ready to retire? You may have a dollar amount, age or career milestone in mind that's associated with your retirement date. But before you leave your profession, money and lifestyle considerations should be carefully scrutinized. Aim to enter retirement with a comprehens The Only Insurance Policies You Need After Retirement 11/15/2017 07:00pm • Retirement is when everything changes. Seniors may end up with new schedules, new hobbies and even new homes. In the midst of all these exciting changes, don't overlook the mundane: your insurance coverage. With a new season of life at hand, old policies may no longer meet your needs. Benjamin Sull Consider Internship Opportunities During a College Search 11/15/2017 07:00pm • Sara Bowling's first internship as a college student taught her an important lesson about what she did not want to do in her career. At the time, Bowling was majoring in human development and family studies at Pennsylvania State University--University Park and eyeing a career in social work. Her em The Ins and Outs of Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin 11/13/2017 07:00pm • Too many options can be overwhelming.With a variety of cruise ship cabin choices, it can be difficult for travelers to figure out what stateroom best suits their needs. That's why U.S. News consulted cruising experts to get their recommendations on how to make researching and booking a cruise cabin