Retirement planning

• Some ETFs compete on price — but fees shouldn't always 'drive the investment decision,' analyst says - While exchange-traded funds with lower fees let you keep more investment gains, cost may not always be the most important factor to consider, experts say.
• Forget Gen Z and Millennials — the over-50s ‘Silver Spenders’ are powering investment opportunities, including these stocks - The over-50s 'Silver Spenders' are an increasingly influential consumer demographic.
• 2 Retirement Risks Affluent Americans Often Overlook - Even wealthy retirees face two major risks: inflation and healthcare costs. Here’s how to plan ahead.
• Most homebuyers don't shop around for a mortgage, research shows. Why that's a bad idea - Because interest rates and closing costs vary among lenders, not shopping around for the best mortgage terms can be a costly mistake.
• Financial fraud cost older adults up to $81.5 billion in 2024, FTC estimates — more are losing at least $100,000 - From 2020 to 2024, the 60-plus age group's reported losses have jumped 300% to $2.4 billion from $600 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
• Retirement planning: A step-by-step guide - Retirement planning can feel overwhelming. Find out how to save for retirement in this six-step guide.
• Medicare prescription drug costs may change in 2026 — what beneficiaries need to know - For retirees who rely on prescription drugs, experts say it's a good time to evaluate the cost of those treatments for next year.