Posts by: Teri Monroe

by Teri Monroe

Are Some Retirement Accounts Too Risky to Keep After Age 70? As retirees approach and surpass age 70, many question whether certain retirement accounts are still safe. With life exp... read the story

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6 Ways Adult Children Accidentally Drain Their Parents’ Retirement Parents often want to support their children well into adulthood, but this generosity can come at a cost. Financial assi... read the story

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Why Are Reverse Mortgages Being Pushed So Hard Right Now? In recent years, reverse mortgages have reemerged as a heavily marketed financial product for older Americans. Commercia... read the story

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7 Surprising Items Medicaid May Force You to Sell Before Offering Help When seniors apply for long-term care assistance, many are shocked to learn that Medicaid requires them to “spend ... read the story

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What’s the Real Reason Some Banks Are Denying Retirees Service? Some banks are pulling back services for older clients in subtle but impactful ways. These actions aren’t typically la... read the story

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10 Tech Features You’re Paying For—But Will Never Use in Retirement As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, many retirees find themselves paying for features an... read the story

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5 Travel Destinations That Are Now Too Risky for Elderly Tourists Elderly tourists face a different risk profile than younger travelers, and today’s world adds new complications. Polit... read the story

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Should You Ever Co-Sign a Loan for an Adult Child After 60? For many parents, the instinct to help their children never goes away—even when those children are grown. One of the m... read the story

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Why Are So Many Seniors Being Evicted From Their Long-Term Care Homes? For many seniors, long-term care homes are supposed to be stable and secure environments. Yet, increasingly, families an... read the story

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6 Medicare Choices That Could Cost You Thousands in the Long Run Medicare is supposed to make healthcare in retirement easier, but the decisions you make can be surprisingly complex. Ma... read the story