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How to Apply for Medicare Without Claiming Social Security 07/31/2016 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 sign up even later in order to qualify for larger monthly payments later in retirement. However, the Medicare eligibility age remains 65. So, i Day 4: Speeches at the Democratic National Convention 07/28/2016 11:59pm • WASHINGTON — The headliners scheduled to speak on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia include the party's presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, her daughter Chelsea Clinton and retired Gen. John Allen. The description of the day’s theme is provided by the Democratic Pa Day 3: Speeches from the Democratic National Convention 07/27/2016 11:00pm • WASHINGTON — The headliners who spoke on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia included Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's pick for vice president; President Barack Obama; and Vice President Joe Biden. A full schedule of Wednesday's events can be found here. The description o Here's How People in 8 Other Countries Stay Healthy 07/27/2016 08:00pm • When good health is the default The healthiest period of Jason Beckfield's life wasn't when he was training for a marathon, luxuriating at a wellness retreat or following a strict diet. Rather, it was the summer he lived near a chemical plant in Germany that his weight and resting heart rate were lo Out of the Ordinary Places to Look for Job Postings 07/26/2016 08:00pm • Recruiters are trying new things to attract talent. From pictures highlighting the work environment to employees having fun, companies are luring candidates with photos and creative job postings in many places besides the job boards. Why would a recruiter go the extra mile to post jobs in other plac 3 Reasons to Consider Earning a Foreign Language Degree Abroad 07/26/2016 08:00pm • Native American Kim McCabe, who belongs to the Navajo Nation, could say the French language had her at "bonjour." The Colorado native says it was during middle school that she realized how big her world had become, just by speaking another language -- and that mastering French would be her long-ter What's the Healthiest Way to Retire? 07/25/2016 08:00pm • On the verge of retirement? How you hang it up -- and what you do after that -- could, in part, affect whether your golden years seem more like restive alpenglow or a fleeting sunset. Confusing the issue, there's evidence that quitting work can lead to a decline in health, while there's also resear 10 tips for couples and young families to build wealth 07/25/2016 01:00pm • Knowledge is investing power. Perhaps talking about money with your partner has felt a little taboo since the term "gold digger" was coined, but it's healthier than playing fast and loose with your credit card while keeping your spouse in the dark. Most couples (72 percent) say they communicate v Blame-and-claim cycle fuels terrorism 07/25/2016 05:02am • WASHINGTON — Within minutes of the July 14 attack on the streets of Nice, France, that left at least 84 dead including 10 children, a single question dominated headlines on most every media outlet: Who claimed responsibility? The same process occurred in Germany during a July 18 knife attack i What Happens if You Work After Signing Up for Social Security? 07/21/2016 08:00pm • You can sign up for Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, and you do not actually have to be retired to get them. However, working while receiving benefits may not be in your best interest. "The Social Security election point is one of the largest financial decisions you'll make in Why You Might Not Be Able to Delay Retirement 07/21/2016 08:00pm • Delaying retirement for as little as a year or two can significantly improve your retirement finances. An extra year of work gives you more income to save and allows your existing savings more time to grow before you begin taking withdrawals from it. Continuing to work can also qualify you for bigge Day 3: Speeches from the Republican National Convention 07/21/2016 01:04am • WASHINGTON — Here is the list of speakers from Day 3 of the Republican National Convention, in Cleveland. The big names included vice presidential nominee Mike Pence and former candidates Scott Walker, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. Biographical information is provided by the Republican Party. The 6 Ways to Protect Your Pocketbook From Sky-High Medical Bills 07/19/2016 08:00pm • Dan McGrath, the co-founder of Jester Financial Technologies, a small health care data company in Beverly, Massachusetts, remembers being in the dentist office with his retired mother and realizing he'd made a grave mistake. He'd let his mother navigate her own Medicare coverage and that resulted i Mobile Home Parks Are a Viable Investment 07/19/2016 08:00pm • It's hard for small-time real estate investors to imagine competing with the likes of Sam Zell and Warren Buffett. But while the average investor can only dream of attaining those lofty heights, opportunities exist in the mobile home park marketplace to profit in a different product type from norma 15 Retirement Investing Mistakes to Avoid 07/18/2016 08:00pm • The rules for preparing for retirement may be easy. Start saving early. Own stocks. Diversify globally. Rebalance your portfolio. Yet during times of market volatility, many investors get spooked and begin to question their investment strategies. "I have seen investors destroy their retirement in th