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Gold's current record price means your $1,000 buys less than ever (and the premiums add even more to your costs).

Many older adults have concluded that they’re better off covering long-term care expenses out of their own pockets if they end up needing it. Years of rising premiums on long-term care insurance, ...

If you're nearing retirement right now, you're likely weighing options for turning your savings into reliable retirement income. The market has, after all, been anything but predictable recently, so ...

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