Retirement scan

Some seniors shop around for the most affordable health insurance and less expensive drugs every year.

Retirees over 65 will no longer be able to contribute to health savings accounts once they file for benefits.

Taxes are the top expense that seniors don't plan for enough, but dental costs and hearing aids are also on the list.

The lawsuits claim the universities failed to follow ERISA laws since retail mutual funds were among the investment choices instead of lower-cost versions.

Why they should stay up-to-date with mergers and the financial difficulties of their past employers.

Donating appreciated stock to charity may be one way to offset a surcharge that is expected to increase in 2018.

Although the open enrollment comes in less than two months, seniors are advised to start preparing as soon as they can to save on premiums, co-payments and prescription drugs.

They go for $1 each on the underground internet where illegal online transactions occur. PayPal account numbers command the highest price.

With assets in a single account, monitoring gets easier and investors can take a pro-active approach to protecting their portfolio from market volatility.

While it is understandable for parents to support their children's athletic goals, they should learn to cut back on other expenses.

If costs continue to escalate, Medicare may be forced to pass on the costs to beneficiaries, who are mostly retirees.

The Social Security trust fund only invests in U.S. Treasuries, which have seen yields fall to historic lows.

Round table of experts discuss ramifications of conflicting agendas, high tax brackets and low-cost index funds.

Many Americans make the mistake of tapping their home value for immediate financial issues instead of using it to help fund their retirement.

Why timing is so important for college graduates when making contributions to the 401(k) plans where they work.

Even index funds don’t necessarily escape workers' scrutiny when looking for unnecessary costs.

Retirees who used a 4% withdrawal rate on a portfolio with a 50/50 asset allocation have retained 67.5% of their wealth 16 years out.

Spousal and survivor benefits have become outdated and no longer address the needs of today's families given divorce rates and the number of single households.

While a stock-first withdrawal approach is viewed as a prudent way for retirees to tap into their retirement accounts, advisers should not readily recommend this strategy.

Retirees may receive no increase in benefits in 2017, as the Social Security Trust Fund says that the cost-of-living-adjustment could range between zero to .7%.