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Retired couple reviewing property tax and income tax documents at the kitchen table $40,400: The New SALT Deduction Cap for 2026 Explained If you own a home in a state with meaningful property or income taxes, you may have heard that the SALT deduction cap got bigger. For 2026, the limit climbs… Comments 0 2026.09.03
Retired homeowner and housemate having coffee together in a shared living room One Retiree Earned $120,000 Renting Out a Spare Room. Here’s How Housing is the single biggest expense in most retirement budgets, and for a growing number of retirees, the fix isn’t cutting back — it’s renting out a room they’re not… Comments 0 2026.09.02
Florida single-family homes in a residential neighborhood Florida Votes on Amendment 3 This November: What Nearly Tripling the Homestead Exemption Would Mean Florida homeowners have a big decision coming on November 3, 2026: whether to approve Amendment 3, a constitutional amendment that could nearly triple the state’s homestead property tax exemption. If… Comments 0 2026.09.02
Retiree using a remote control to choose a streaming service at home Cut Your Cable Bill to $10-$20 a Month Without Losing Your Favorite Shows If you’re still paying for cable on top of three or four streaming subscriptions, you’re probably overspending by hundreds of dollars a year without really noticing it. The good news:… Comments 0 2026.09.01
Retiree reviewing Social Security benefit statement at home How Big Will the 2027 Social Security COLA Be? Three Estimates Compared New estimates released in the last two weeks of August 2026 put the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) somewhere between 3.5% and 3.7%. If you rely on a monthly… Comments 0 2026.09.01
Older couple completing a car purchase at a dealership $2,860 Off MSRP: What AARP’s Free Auto Buying Program Actually Saves You If you’re 50 or older and dreading the back-and-forth haggling of buying your next car, there’s a free tool built right into your AARP membership that can take most of… Comments 0 2026.08.31
Alaska landscape representing the Permanent Fund Dividend program Alaska’s $1,200 PFD Payments Start Landing in October — Are You Ready? Alaska’s 2026 Permanent Fund Dividend is finally locked in, and if you already applied earlier this year, you’re probably wondering exactly how much you’ll get and when it will actually… Comments 0 2026.08.31
Senior patient discussing a personalized prevention plan with a doctor during a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Wellness Visit or Physical? The Mix-Up That’s Costing Medicare Patients Money If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment with an unexpected bill after thinking your “free annual checkup” was covered, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common… Comments 0 2026.08.30
senior couple reviewing a property tax bill and paperwork at the kitchen table Apply Before California’s Property Tax Postponement Window Closes for 2026-27 If a property tax bill has become one more thing standing between you and staying in your own home, California has a state-run program built specifically for this situation. The… Comments 0 2026.08.30
Senior man getting a haircut with a smile at a local barbershop Check These 6 Salon Chains Before Paying Full Price for Your Next Haircut Getting a haircut shouldn’t cost more than it needs to — and if you’re 65 or older, there’s a good chance the salon down the street already has a senior… Comments 0 2026.08.29