How 'Chained CPI' Will Hit Your Pocketbook by Chuck Saletta Apr 10th 2013 5:00AM Obama's new budget proposal includes changing some key inflation calculations to "chained CPI" -- a controversial shift because of the effect it may have on personal finances.
The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Retirees by Business Insider Apr 4th 2013 12:25PM Sunny. Walkable. And a low cost of living. These are the places where retirees can kick back and relax but still engage in a bustling city culture when they want it.
Why Long-Term-Care Insurance Premiums Are Soaring by Dan Caplinger Apr 4th 2013 5:00AM Most U.S. seniors will need long-term medical care, and millions bought long-term-care insurance to pay for it. Now, massive rate hikes may price them out of their policies.
Americans More Financially Savvy Post-Recession, Survey Shows by The Associated Press Apr 3rd 2013 8:30AM The frugality and investing discipline that the 2008 financial crisis imposed on Americans appear to have led to permanent changes in spending behavior, a new survey shows.
U.S.: 19th Best Place for Retirees by Business Insider Apr 1st 2013 5:00AM For retirees hoping to live long and prosper in their golden years, the U.S. is only the 19th best place to be, according to a new index.
Scooter Ads Targeting Seniors Misleading, Say Doctors, Gov't by The Associated Press Mar 29th 2013 10:00AM AP / YouTube.comA screenshot from a Hoveround commercial. Lawmakers say ads by the Scooter Store and Hoveround have led to hundreds of millions of dollars in unnecessary...
Wealthy Workers Are Seriously Underestimating Their Retirement Needs by Business Insider Mar 28th 2013 9:00AM More than 80 percent of workers earning $115,000 say they are prepared for retirement -- but they think they'll only need $66,000 per year to live on.
My Old Boss Kicked Me Out of My 401(k)! What Now? by Dan Caplinger Mar 28th 2013 5:00AM A 401(k) is one of the best ways to save for retirement. But as many workers who've changed jobs have discovered, former employers are kicking their accounts to the curb.
