Money Management

 Many retirees are choosing to stay put—and for good reason. Discover how this decision can lead to greater financial security and long-term savings. 

Aging in place isn’t just about comfort—it’s a financial strategy that can save retirees thousands of dollars while providing long-term stability. Instead of downsizing or moving into a senior community, many older adults choose to stay in their homes. With the proper planning, this choice can lead to significant cost savings, better financial security, and even increased wealth.

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 The bad news is people on Medicare will have to wait a while before they see the savings. 

People on Medicare stand to get a price break on more than a dozen additional prescription medications. However, they will have to wait a while before they can access the perk. The federal health insurance program has selected 15 additional drugs covered by Medicare Part D for its next round of price negotiations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced.

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 The sooner you start, the more confident you can be that your children can manage money. 

Money doesn’t grow on trees, but teaching kids how to budget can plant the seeds for financial smarts. Whether it’s managing their allowance or saving for a new toy, kids can learn the value of a dollar — and how to stretch it — through hands-on lessons and simple tools. We’ve all heard the horror stories: young people who graduate from college, move back home with their parents…

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 The salt you use to deice your driveway can damage your lawn. Here’s how to fix it. 

Ice melt is an invaluable resource during winter when the weather creates treacherous conditions on your walkways and driveway, but it can also damage your lawn. To repair salt damage on your grass, you’ll want to move any residual salt out of the root zone with gypsum and water and fix any bare spots that occurred by topdressing and overseeding. In this article, we’ll walk you through the…

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 Buyers are most likely to find a newer home in these metro areas. 

America’s housing stock is aging, with the majority of homes across the country built decades ago. According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age of a home in the U.S. is now over 40 years old, underscoring the need for both renovation of existing properties and construction of new ones to meet growing demand. New-construction homes offer several advantages…

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 Having a job where you can control your schedule isn’t just a dream. 

Do you always seem to juggle about four different tasks between 2 and 3 p.m.? Or, perhaps you have a commute that isn’t dreadful except for rush hour, and then it’s positively hideous! Have you thought about how lovely it would be if you could begin work an hour earlier and then take an extended break in the afternoon? Maybe what you need is a job with a flexible schedule.

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