In my early 20s, I had just finished paying off my student loans and was trying to build a healthy emergency fund for peace of mind. I knew then that it was important to start saving for retirement. So I opened an IRA, since I didn’t have access to a 401(k) plan at the time. … Read more
Key Points Since Medicare Advantage plans vary from one to another, it is important to know the rules of your plan. Understand your costs and benefits. Know which providers you can use, and recognize that you have an out if you are not satisfied with your coverage. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely … Read more
Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or income through links in the content below. Most people are happy to live a middle class lifestyle. But what does middle class mean, anyway? Pew Research Center defines the middle class as having an income that is between two-thirds and twice the national median income. … Read more