Planning Retirement

Are you dealing with an unexpected trip to the hospital, illness, or disability? This three-step worksheet is designed to help seniors deal with financial emergencies. Read more

Passing on money to children and grandchildren seems simple but there are several tax and financial pitfalls you need to avoid along the way. In this article, our Credit.com shows you the best ways to use Generation Skipping Transfers and Gift Tax Exclusions. Read more about giving money to your grandchildren

Seniors are at a greater risk for identity theft than most people. Learn how to guard against identity theft and spot suspicious signs of fraud. Catch identity theft early before it damages your finances. Read more about identity theft

Reverse mortgages turn your home equity into a steady stream of cash. These hotly debated loans come with many pros and cons, however. Our credit experts give you some straight answers about reverse mortgages. Read more about reverse mortgages today

For years, your only concern was putting enough money into your retirement savings accounts. Now, you have to think about how much to take out! In this article, we show you the basics of withdrawing and using your retirement savings responsibly. Learn how to manage your retirement money

Medicare? Immediate annuities? Reverse mortgages? Retirement may mean you have stopped working, but it doesn’t mean you stop learning. Here are the most common retirement terms and what they mean for you.

The average cost of staying in a nursing home for a year is between $55,000 and $100,000 depending on where you live. Are you ready for long term care costs? Private long term care insurance can help you prepare your finances for the future. Read more about long term care insurance