Senior Living

Learn about senior care, nursing homes, independent and assisted living. Find resources on home health care, caregiving, retirement communities and estate planning.

Senior Living Basics

IRA minimum distributions table

If you’ve reached age 73, you must take RMDs. Use this table as a guide.

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Registered index-linked annuities

RILAs offer exposure to the stock market with built-in protection from losses.

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What is retirement planning?

Ready to start planning for retirement? Here’s what you should know.

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What is estate planning?

Estate planning is the process of arranging who will receive your assets when you die.

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Latest Articles

Nearly 1 in 3 Gen Z workers are not actively saving for retirement, and it could be a half-million-dollar mistake

A top financial regret is not saving enough for retirement, with 19 percent of Americans citing it.

5 min read Dec 05, 2022
2022 midterm elections and your retirement: How to stay financially prepared for policy changes

Here’s what those planning for retirement need to pay attention to.

7 min read Nov 08, 2022
Avoid these 3 common Social Security scams and how to stay protected

Here’s what seniors can do to protect themselves from these fraudsters.

5 min read Oct 13, 2022
Social Security payments to soar 8.7% in 2023 after highest COLA increase in 40 years

The jump follows last year’s large increase of 5.9 percent, and it’s the largest boost since 1981.

2 min read Oct 13, 2022
Expect the biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades

This may be the first and perhaps the last time beneficiaries today receive a COLA this high.

2 min read Oct 12, 2022
Leaving a legacy: Why everyone needs an estate plan

Establishing an estate plan can help you prepare for the future and leave a legacy for the people you love.

8 min read Sep 15, 2022
A retiree’s guide to hosting on Airbnb

Here’s how you can stay safe and maximize your profits by becoming a home sharing host in retirement.

6 min read Sep 06, 2022
Grantor trust: What it is and a guide to how the rules work

This revocable trust has all its income and deductions reported on the owner’s tax return. Learn more about how it works.

3 min read Aug 24, 2022
How to suspend Social Security benefits and when it makes sense to do so

Here’s what to know about suspending Social Security benefits and when you might want to.

5 min read Aug 19, 2022
Why Florida is Bankrate’s best state for retirement in 2022

The Sunshine State came out on top for retirees in 2022, here’s how.

3 min read Aug 18, 2022