Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - Having some money set aside may provide a sense of security, but many people often feel insecure when...
Are annuities right for you?
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - For decades, people have been buying annuities for a lot of reasons that sounded positive. They are long-term...
How to avoid mistakes in estate planning
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - If you’re considering estate planning, you might be putting it off until you’re older. Keep it simple, you...
I bonds are an investment that benefits from inflation
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Inflation news is almost always grim. But I bonds, a low-risk investment that flies under the radar for...
Should you convert to a Roth IRA?
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION – For many people there is typically some confusion when it comes to retirement savings plans and how best...
What happens to your debt when you die?
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - When people think about planning for their eventual demise, the focus is usually on assets. But what about...
Energy-saving tips don’t have to be complicated or expensive
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Typical of many seniors, George Downie has an aging home. Heating and cooling bills―which typically make up the...
When to start collecting Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION – When should you start collecting Social Security? Anytime you want once you reach age 62. That’s a fact....
Remote work on the rise for many older workers
By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer
REGION - While inching along in I-93 traffic every day or plodding along slushy Boston streets in horrible winter weather,...
Tips on coping with inflation
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION – Costs are higher when you pump gas, go to the grocery store, and pay for many other necessities....
