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It’s the million-dollar question—What is my ideal retirement age? Some people retire earlier than intended because of job loss, personal health or family situations such as the need to care for an elderly parent. Just as circumstances may compel some to retire early, others may find it necessary to...

Whether we're in recession depends on who you ask. Alhambra CEO Joe Calhoun looks at the data and compares this unique economic cycle with previous ones to come up with his conclusion.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for retired folks. Isn’t that a novel idea? But it’s being considered in Congress—The Health Savings for Seniors Act, H.R. 3796.   As it stands right now, the only people eligible for an HSA are those aged 65 years and younger who have a high-deductible health insurance...

It’s just human nature. When we buy something, we want to pay the lowest price and get the best deal. That same principle applies to America’s seniors when they turn 65 and have to choose a Medicare Part D Prescription drug plan. The problem, though, is that choosing the...

Like most people, I don’t want to pay more taxes than necessary. That common-sense approach to money began when I got my first job at the age of 13. I was paid $1.50/hour, slightly above the $1.30 minimum wage. I calculated exactly how much my first paycheck would be....

It’s the end of an era, at least for Baby Boomers. Some have already retired; many more can see the finish line of their working years. For Boomers with highly appreciated company stock in their 401(k) a major decision is whether to do an IRA rollover, leave the money in the employer plan,...

There have been a lot of significant additions to American society during the life of the Baby Boom Generation—TV remotes, cell phones, the internet, DNA fingerprinting, Viagra and… Gray Divorce. The overall national divorce rate has been going down for the past 20 years, but divorces among people 50...

If it can be stolen, cyber thieves have figured out how to do it. They hack and breach their way into what seem to be the most secure systems and steal credit cards and tax refunds, open accounts in your name, and borrow money with your information. They steal...