Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. You can read many facts and figures that help explain why early ...

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Many early retirees face a significant challenge: the health insurance gap. Retiring before the age of 65 often leaves individuals without employer-sponsored health coverage and ineligible for ...

On March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. Since its inception, it has been used by many retirees who need health insurance before becoming eligible for Medicare at age 65.

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A new Investopedia analysis shows the average cost of a comfortable retirement in every state, along with the savings needed to afford it.

The retiree who paid off the house to lock in low costs in retirement is now watching property insurance behave like a second ...

Learn what retirement home insurance is. Find out how it works, the common retirement home insurance coverage types, factors ...

So far, Shirley Emmert hates 2018. In the past six months, she has developed heart and breathing problems, had her second cancer scare and, most recently, her husband lost his health insurance. To top ...

KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig covers the cities of Shawnee and Mission. She also focuses on issues surrounding the cost of health care, saving for retirement and personal debt. Share your story idea ...