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When Debt Follows You Into Retirement: What Canadian Seniors Need to Know

Debt doesn't discriminate. It doesn't care how old you are, how hard you've worked, or how carefully you've tried to manage your money over the years. And for a growing number of C...

FD vs Debt Mutual Fund After Retirement

FD TDS cuts compounding yearly, while debt funds defer tax. On Rs 50 lakh, retirees may lose Rs 1.5 lakh over 5 years. See which option works better after tax.

Individual Retirement Accounts in Later Life

Key Takeaways  Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have existed for over 50 years. Established as part of the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act for workers without emp...

Retirement confidence slips as Americans grapple with rising costs and policy fears

Survey finds mounting concerns over Social Security, healthcare and debt strain outlook

As retirement costs surge, more homeowners turn to their equity

65-and-older households now spend about $122,000 annually, compared with roughly $60,000 in 2000, according to survey data.

Can debt relief protect your Social Security or retirement income?

Debt relief may help safeguard retirement income, but only in specific situations and with the right strategy.

Retirees are worried about the cost of healthcare — and who can blame them?

The increase in Medicare Part B premiums has sparked concerns about out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

Mortgage debt rising fastest among Canadians nearing retirement, data show

Older homeowners are increasingly leveraging equity to help younger buyers, raising long-term financial risks as retirement approaches

Canada Will Soon Spend 1 in 3 Dollars on Debt & Elderly Benefits

Canada’s debt problems are approaching the point of no return, likely cementing the end of the low-rate era. The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) broke down federal spending and...

1 Retirement Expense You Can't Afford to Overlook in 2026

Retirees often focus on housing costs and regular bills, but this huge expense shouldn't go unnoticed.

Retirement shocks, caregiving burdens test Americans’ financial readiness

Survey finds many pre-retirees face inflation strain and lack plans for future care needs

Who Will Shoulder The Cost of Social Security’s Deficit?

Social Security has long been a financial lifeline for millions of Americans—but behind the scenes, the system is under growing pressure. With more retirees drawing...

12 Bills Retirees Keep Paying That Financial Advisors Would Cancel on Day One

These silent money drains are bleeding your retirement dry — and your advisor would axe them today.

611 elderly Hongkongers default on student loans, owe HK$17,400 each on average

More than 600 Hongkongers aged 60 and above have failed to repay their student loans under five government schemes funding tertiary and post-secondary studies, with the average amo...

'They never expected to live this long' — and now a 30-year retirement threatens to drain their savings

Paid Off the Mortgage? Many Retirees Say One Housing Cost Keeps Rising Anyway — and It’s Getting Harder to Ignore

Paying off your mortgage before retirement should bring you some kind of financial peace of mind. After all, not having a house payment means lower expenses,...

Retirement Savings- How Much is Enough?

Key Takeaways  An important financial goal for investors is retirement planning. Ideally, people should save enough money for what could be three, or even four, decades of life aft...

Can I Retire at 63 With $1.6 Million Net Worth and $4,500 in Monthly Expenses?

More Retirees Over 60 Are Being Hit With Unexpected Business Fees

Housing, healthcare, and inflation are typically at the top of retirees’ “worry list.” However, a growing number of retired individuals are now facing another frustrating...

Daily Spotlight: Debt a High Level of GDP

20% of Adults 50+ Have No Retirement Savings and 70% Worry Prices Will Outpace Their Income

For millions of Americans over 50, retirement no longer feels like a reward after decades of work. Instead, it feels like a financial cliff approaching...

Can Buy Now, Pay Later debt impact Social Security recipients?

This common payment tool can impact retirees' benefits and finances, sometimes in ways they don't expect.

Canada's government debt has surged, with no reversal in sight, warns Fraser Institute

Report says federal and provincial borrowing has climbed to $2.44 trillion, leaving the average Canadian on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars

Senior Citizen FD vs Debt Funds: Which Wins After Tax?

Senior citizen FDs may now deliver better after-tax returns than debt funds in 2026. Compare 80TTB benefits, slab rates, tax rules, and retirement income scenarios.