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Financial Guidance, From One Doctor to Another
By Jane Wollman RusoffPhysicians need a financial plan but are often targeted by unscrupulous advisors, says Dr. James Dahle, founder of The White Coat Investor.
July 15, 2026
Medicare Will Cross a Grim Line in 11 Years: Alicia MunnellThe retirement researcher looked at the trustees' report and saw a messy X.
July 15, 2026
$1.2M Needed to Retire Comfortably: SurveyEight in 10 retirement plan participants expressed at least slight concern about running out of money, Schroders reports.
July 15, 2026
9 Talking Points for Clients Who Think Stocks Will Go Up ForeverOften, bull markets feel like they will never end — until, suddenly, they do.
July 14, 2026
12 Most Expensive Metro Areas to Raise a Child: 2026Families in some locations, SmartAsset finds, face more than twice the financial burden borne by those living elsewhere.
July 14, 2026
Social Security COLA Could Be 3.8% in 2027The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is still expected to be higher than this year's.
July 13, 2026
Swiss Re Sees U.S. Life Insurers Facing More Market StressThe companies have long-duration liabilities — except when they don't.
July 13, 2026
Poor Financial Habits Are a Relationship 'Dealbreaker,' Singles SayA Northwestern Mutual study also asked about the ideal annual income for a romantic partner.