Elaine Silvestrini

Annuity sales are breaking records as more people, attracted partly by higher interest rates, see them as a reliable source of retirement income. But they're not for everyone.

If you need prior authorization, you might get a Medicare Advantage denial.

Not that long ago, banks were requiring male cosigners. Equal access to credit helped women build financial independence.

Trump and Harris are bookends of the sprawling Baby Boomer generation, which spans 18 years. But Boomers act more like two distinct cohorts with different formative experiences.

Researchers suggest older adults who fall for financial scams may be at higher risk.

Whether you're investing in your future or helping others, $1,000 can be put to a lot of good use. We've rounded up some of the smartest ways to save, donate or spend it.

Social Security benefits are shrinking relative to Medicare premium increases, leaving older adults with less cash at the end of the month.

Complaints and problems with Medicare Advantage include denial of service and slow care approvals. Consumers need to pay attention.

The Medigap trap can snag those who chose Medicare Advantage and plan to switch to traditional Medicare later as their needs change.

Older adults may not have grown up with the internet or smartphones, but this generation of retirees is increasingly embracing tech solutions to help them age in place.