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2 days ago | 
kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy
Few people are prepared to face retirement without a partner to lean on when making crucial financial, investment and long-term care decisions. Yet, many people heading into retirement or already retired are single. All of which brings up a crucial question: how can you best plan for retirement as a single person? How many pre-retirees and retirees are single?
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1 week ago | 
seniorsguide.com | Brian Marsh |Kathryn Pomroy
The Trump administration blocked a proposed expansion for Medicare and obesity treatment drugs, leaving many without access. Kiplinger financial news examines the implications of this decision, especially for older and lower-income recipients. President Trump’s administration has made the decision not to cover highly popular obesity treatments under the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D policies.
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2 weeks ago | 
kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy
With tariff and economic turmoil having hit the stock market in recent days, Americans have watched their 401(k)s take a hit. Even as stocks and 401(k) balances start to inch back up, some savers may be wondering if a 401(k) is even worth it, particularly one that doesn't have a company match. If you're thinking about saving for the long-term, above and beyond the current stock market see-sawing, then yes, a 401(k), even one without company matching funds, is still a smart choice.
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2 weeks ago | 
thebeaconnewspapers.com | Kathryn Pomroy
Photo by Vlada Karpovich | Pexels.com Retirement is all about freedom and choice. It’s doing what you want on your terms — like moving to a new town to be closer to family, craving warmer weather, or simply wishing for a different view from your kitchen window.
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2 weeks ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Kathryn Pomroy
President Trump’s administration has made the decision not to cover highly-popular obesity treatments under the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D policies. One day after the Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the CMS said in a filing that it would not start covering anti-obesity drugs for its beneficiaries.
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2 weeks ago | 
arcamax.com | Kathryn Pomroy
President Trump’s administration has made the decision not to cover highly-popular obesity treatments under the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D policies. One day after the Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the CMS said in a filing that it would not start covering anti-obesity drugs for its beneficiaries.
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2 weeks ago | 
kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy
President Trump's administration has made the decision not to cover highly-popular obesity treatments under the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D policies. One day after the Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the CMS said in a filing that it would not start covering anti-obesity drugs for its beneficiaries.
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2 weeks ago | 
kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy
In a not-so-surprising move, GameStop, the store synonymous with video games and gaming accessories, is shutting down a ‘significant number’ of additional stores in the coming fiscal year, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move follows the closure of nearly 600 U.S. locations in 2024.
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3 weeks ago | 
theepochtimes.com | Bob Niedt |Kathryn Pomroy |Alexandra Twin
By Bob Niedt, Kathryn Pomroy and Alexandra TwinFrom Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceWhile many workers dream of the day they’ll no longer have to come to the office, about half of retirees have considered “unretiring” because they miss the intellectual stimulation from working, according to a survey from F&G Annuities & Life. Other retirees return to work because they need the extra income a part-time job or side hustle can provide.
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4 weeks ago | 
kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy
The latest dessert sensation at Costco is the Kirkland Signature Tiramisu Cheesecake, which was featured by the popular Instagram fan account @costcohotfinds just over a week ago. The post has already racked up more than 138,000 likes. Likewise, The Sushi Guy, a self-described Costco fanatic, rated this bakery delight a 9.7/10, calling it “the second best dessert” at Costco — just behind his all-time favorite, the rich and indulgent Tuxedo Mousse Cake. That’s high praise for a cheesecake.
