Medical Expenses and Long-Term Care

Retirees may need to delay starting Medicare and Social Security.

Those 65 and older who want to contribute to a health savings account must plan ahead.

Expert on aging and caregiving weighs in on the state of long-term care in the U.S.

An expert on aging discusses long-term care in the U.S., including the toll on caregivers, innovations in Alzheimer’s disease treatment, and the financial ramifications for older adults.

Also, Morningstar’s rankings of the best health savings account providers and a breakdown of the HSA triple-tax advantage.

What’s new for 2024, and where to find answers to your Medicare enrollment questions.

Pay attention to fees, interest rates, and minimum savings requirements for your HSA.

These year-end oversights can cost you.

Plus, Social Security’s 2024 COLA increase and a rare win for actively managed funds.

The University of Wisconsin professor on the challenges of decumulation, the connection between defaults and abandoned retirement accounts, and the ‘hassle costs’ that can weigh on workers.

Learn about housing, special needs trusts, legal implications, and more.

The author and financial planner discusses the ins and outs of planning for people with special needs, including guardianships, the role of trusts, and housing.

The drugs have been on the market for a prolonged period, and most already face patent losses.

I’ve avoided most of the major pitfalls, but I don’t have a perfect record.

Also, a big boost in HSA contribution limits next year, and a look at 3 big-box retailers after earnings.

Is there a better way to make healthcare affordable?

How to get your arms around the costs and resources available.

Thinking about retiring soon—or have you recently retired? Here’s how to make sure your savings last.

A compendium of data about long-term-care usage and costs, the state of insurance, and the toll on caregivers.

Medicare beneficiaries will see an improved enrollment process, increased vaccine coverage, and more.