Smart Savings 93 Cooking Thanksgiving for Two? Size the Turkey Right Before You Shop Thanksgiving is on November 26 this year, which gives you about five weeks. If you are cooking for two, three or four, the biggest money decision is the turkey, and… Comments 0 2026.10.08 A $700 Pharmacy Bill in January Becomes $58 a Month With Medicare’s Payment Plan January is the most expensive month for Part D. The deductible resets, and one refill of a brand-name drug can land you with a bill of several hundred dollars before… Comments 0 2026.10.04 At Least a Million Medicare Advantage Members Must Switch Plans for 2027 — Know Your Options First Every fall, some Medicare Advantage plans quietly decide not to come back. For 2027, roughly a million members, by press estimates, are getting notices that their plan is changing, shrinking… Comments 0 2026.10.02 Holiday Gift Budget for Retirees: Cash Envelope Method, Gift Lists and Low-Cost Ideas The holidays can quietly drain a fixed income, especially when grandchildren, adult children and friends all expect a present. AARP’s guidance for retirees comes down to one idea: decide the… Comments 0 2026.10.01 Get Free Medicare Plan Help From a SHIP Counselor Before Open Enrollment Ends December 7 Open enrollment for Medicare runs October 15 through December 7, and the plan comparison can feel overwhelming. Every state runs a free counseling program called SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance… Comments 0 2026.09.30 Gray Divorce After 50: How to Split Retirement Savings and What It Does to Your Finances Divorce rates among couples 50 and older have more than doubled since 1990 — and nearly tripled among couples 65 and older. Today, roughly a third of all divorces in… Comments 0 2026.09.28 Is the 18-24 Month Emergency Fund Rule Right for Your Retirement? If you’re retired or getting close to it, you’ve probably heard the classic rule: keep three to six months of expenses in an emergency fund. That’s solid advice for someone… Comments 0 2026.09.27 Would You Pay $13,500 in Premiums for a $10,000 Burial Insurance Payout? Nobody wants to leave their family scrambling to cover a funeral bill. But “burial insurance,” “final expense insurance,” “preneed funeral insurance,” and “prepaid funeral plans” all get thrown around like… Comments 0 2026.09.26 4.26% Through October: What Retirees Should Know Before the I Bond Rate Resets in November If you’re retired or getting close to it, you’ve probably noticed that “safe” places to park cash don’t always keep up with inflation. Series I Savings Bonds are designed to… Comments 0 2026.09.24 Does AARP Actually Get You a Cruise Discount? Here’s What Each Line Offers in 2026 If you’re an AARP member planning a cruise, you might assume every major cruise line rolls out a discount the moment you flash your membership card. The reality is more… Comments 0 2026.09.23 1 2 3 4 … 10
