Anne Johnson
Author
Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.
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What Happens to Your Pension When the Company Is Bought
Your pension doesn’t automatically disappear after a company sale, but knowing what happens next is essential.
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The Financial Consequences of ‘Gray’ Divorce
Divorce after 50 can dramatically reshape your retirement, making careful financial planning more important than ever.
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Social Security’s Caregiver Gap
Caregiving can come at a retirement cost, but smart planning may help protect your future Social Security benefits.
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The Social Security ‘Grandma’s’ Check for Dependents
If you’re raising a grandchild, they could qualify for Social Security benefits based on your work record—but only under specific rules.
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Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge Program and Its Exceptions
Medicare’s temporary GLP-1 Bridge Program expands access to certain weight-loss drugs for eligible beneficiaries through 2027.
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Medicare’s $2,100 Ceiling Part D Drug Costs
Medicare Part D now caps annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, offering greater financial protection for beneficiaries.
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Claimed Too Early? A Social Security Do-Over Most People Miss
If you’ve claimed Social Security early, you may still have options to boost your future benefits.
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The Widow’s Penalty Nobody Plans For
Losing a spouse can also mean facing a higher tax bill, even with less income.
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Sequence-of-Return Risk: Why Your First Five Years Decide Everything
Market losses early in your retirement can have a lasting impact on your savings.
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Should You Keep, Sell, or Trade in Your Car?
Before trading in your car, understand how depreciation and equity affect its value.
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