Elizabeth O’Brien

In general, avoid the long end of the yield curve. Yields get fatter the further out you go but also come with increased volatility.

I’m living a little larger, just in case.

Fears have escalated in recent weeks, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk to your assets.

Open enrollment demands some vigilance.

Fear over Social Security’s finances is prompting many seniors to claim early, even though it will reduce their benefits for life.

Insurers like Humana are canceling some Medicare Advantage plans. How to make the best of it.

It’s been a long time coming.

Persistent inflation has pushed the projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 to 3.5%, according to analyst Mary Johnson.

Democrats and Republicans are leaning toward eliminating, at long last, the cap on payroll taxes. Here’s why.

She was a charming conversationalist.

Retirees can benefit as AI expands into healthcare and other areas. What to know, from managing your health to your portfolio.

The precious metal is on a roll, but think twice before you load up.

It may pay to own more of the metal, but don’t go overboard.

Retirees may be able to lower their tax bills by spreading out sales and using other strategies.

September and October can be rough for stocks. Here’s how to add some shock absorbers to your portfolio.

If you had a 60/40 portfolio but haven’t touched it in years, your stock portion will have grown beyond your target allocation.

“This is like the best of all worlds for retirees,” says one investment specialist. Thank rising yields on bonds and strong stock performance.

How long do you need your money to last?