Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

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Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about spousal IRAs? My spouse and I are in our 50s and are looking for ways to boost our retirement savings. My wife is a homemaker and caregiver, and works ...

If you earn an average paycheck, Social Security may replace about 40% of it in retirement. Seniors commonly need 70% to 80% of their pre-retirement income to cover their needs. You can supplement ...

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