IT’S MORBID TO THINK ABOUT YOUR OWN FUNERAL, BUT PLANNING AHEAD COULD TAKE THE BURDEN OFF OF YOUR FAMILY, MALLORY ANDERSON AND CONSUMER REPORTS HAVE OPTIONS FOR EVERY BUDGET. FUNERALS ARE OFTEN ONE OF ...

Medicare cost plans function alongside Original Medicare, offering supplementary benefits and greater flexibility in healthcare choices. Unlike Medicare Advantage, cost plans don’t replace Original ...

We’re living longer in retirement, and more of us want to age in place rather than sell the family home. A recent policy paper by AARP listed the goals of the age-in-place population: Ensure access to ...

While most retirees assume Medicare will cover the majority of their medical expenses, out-of-pocket costs for premiums, copayments, prescriptions, and long-term care can quickly add up. In fact, ...

Retirement: It's that time when you should be able to kick back, relax and finally enjoy the fruits of your hard work. But let's be honest — one of the biggest worries retirees face is the rising cost ...

Balancing the need to eat well with the rising costs of groceries can feel like a daunting task. With the cost of groceries up 31 percent over the past six years, families are feeling the squeeze. The ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

(Stacker) - Thinking about starting a family—or already expecting? You’re not alone in asking the big question: Can we actually afford this? The average cost to raise a child to age 18 is now ...