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What care options are available for aging people on a budget? 10/30/2017 08:00pm • In late 2014, Lisa Hawes' mom, Elizabeth Hartford, went into a rehabilitative center in Eugene, Oregon, after suffering two strokes. Medicare covered part of her bill for two months of treatment at the facility, Hawes says. When doctors determined Hartford, then 91, was finished with her treatment, International Students: Get Into U.S. Medical Schools 10/30/2017 08:00pm • Every year, thousands of individuals apply to medical schools across the U.S. While the majority are American citizens or permanent residents, international students also apply. The Association of American Medical Colleges reports that in 2014 almost 2,000 international applicants sought admission 6 steps to optimize your paycheck 10/30/2017 11:30am • Building wealth starts with something more basic than a properly managed investment portfolio. Rather than worrying about tax strategies and investment allocations, you should spend more time making sure your monthly expenditures are in line with your values and goals. To do that, try the following How to Pick a Better Medicare Part D Plan for 2018 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Retirees have an opportunity to switch Medicare Part D plans from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Moving into a new plan for 2018 might save you money. The average premium is projected to increase by 9 percent to $43.48 for retirees who remain in their existing plan next year, according to a Kaiser Family Found The Basics of Medicare: How to Choose the Right Plan for You 10/29/2017 08:00pm • When you reach 65, you face an important milestone: You are now eligible for Medicare. Contrary to popular belief, Medicare is not free, and it's important to understand the ins and outs of Medicare before you sign up. Making the wrong choices can be expensive. Even if you've been on Medicare for ye Why Retirement Makes Seniors Frugal (and Why That May Be a Problem) 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Most seniors aren't living large in retirement. However, that's not necessarily because they lack the money to do so. "Those who have higher incomes are generally living too frugally," says Matt Fellowes, founder and CEO of United Income. Seniors trim an average of 2.5 percent off their spending ea 3 Ways Stay-At-Home Moms Can Invest for Retirement 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Combine career breaks with a persistent wage gap, and by the time women make it to their golden years, they're usually far less financially prepared for retirement than men of the same age. Call it the motherhood penalty, because that's how it often starts. Mothers are more likely than fathers to t Why You Should Write Your Life Story 10/25/2017 08:00pm • Your retirement should be a time of fun, relaxation and fulfillment. It is best enjoyed by living in the present. Still, there will be times when you will find yourself recalling memories from throughout your life and reflecting upon the life you have lived. During these times of recollection and r The 10 best jobs for millennials 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Meghan McCallum has an enviable commute. The 30-year-old starts her morning with a leisurely cup of coffee at home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then takes a few steps to the office set up in her spare bedroom. There, she pores over emails from clients in France and Quebec before diving into her work tra Explore Strong Administrative, Regulatory Law Programs 10/24/2017 08:00pm • When people imagine an attorney at work, experts say they commonly think of a trial lawyer arguing before a judge, but a number of lawyers practice outside the courtroom. Many attorneys work for government agencies or represent companies that those agencies regulate, experts say. They often advise 9 Things Job Seekers Do That Anger Recruiters 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Recruiters serve an important role in your securing a new job. You need them to help you get to the next stage of the screening or interview process. Recruiters can be gatekeepers, decision-makers and influencers when it comes to filling roles within companies. Therefore, you want to treat them wit 4 Ways to Protect Your Retirement Investments From Your Emotions 10/24/2017 08:00pm • We like to think that we make rational financial choices, but that isn't always the case when it comes to our money. Our personal financial decisions are frequently influenced by our emotions. Due to our inability to think long term and our fear around losing money, we make bad investing decisions Trump's refugee ban ends, new screening rules coming 10/24/2017 02:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's four-month worldwide ban on refugees ended Tuesday, officials said, as his administration prepared to unveil tougher new screening procedures. Under an executive order Trump signed earlier this year, the United States had temporarily halted admissions New 401(k) and IRA rules for 2018 10/24/2017 09:00am • Workers will be able to contribute $500 more to 401(k) plans in 2018. The income limits to qualify for tax breaks by participating in traditional and Roth IRAs and claim the saver's credit will also increase slightly. Here's a look at the 401(k) and IRA changes coming next year. Higher 401(k) 7 retirement catch-up strategies for lifelong procrastinators 10/24/2017 09:00am • It's easy to put off saving for the future as you focus on more immediate needs. But it's never too late to start saving for retirement. However, you'll need a change of mentality to prioritize your long-term retirement needs over short-term wants. Here are seven strategies you can use to play catch