Personal Finance

5 Medicare surprises that could wreck your retirement

Millions of seniors rely on Medicare for health coverage, but misunderstanding how the program works could make for a financially rocky retirement. Here are a few aspects of the program that tend to catch retirees off guard.

5 of the best ways to boost Social Security benefits

This growing reliance on Social Security demonstrates how important it is for future generations of retired workers to maximize what they'll receive from the program. While some benefit-boosting catalysts, such as the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) or congressional action, are beyond our control, there are five smart and effective ways workers can increase their Social Security benefits.