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When you retire, something strange happens. Your calendar looks wide open, and suddenly, everyone wants a piece of it.

As a child growing up in Chicago, Bonnie Baskin, PhD, was curious and independent. When she read Silent Spring, Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking warning about the unintended consequences of pesticides, she saw that science could shape the future.

Do you ever find yourself tapping Buy Now at the end of a stressful day? In the moment, this small purchase may feel like a harmless act of self-care. But if you zoom out, you might see you’re moving away from self-care—and your financial goals—instead.

Health care remains important throughout life, but it often becomes an even greater focus after retirement. As you age, maintaining your health becomes a top priority, which may involve more frequent doctor visits for routine exams and preventive screenings. Additionally, aging can bring a higher likelihood of health issues, potentially leading to increased expenses for medications and medical procedures. That’s why having reliable health insurance is essential to help manage these rising costs.

While no investment strategy can guarantee success and all investing carries risk— including the potential loss of principal—a successful investor aims to maximize returns and minimize losses. The following six fundamental principles may help guide you toward more effective investing.

High achievers tend to have a hard time making the jump to retirement. Here, learn how to decide when is the right time to stop working.

Regardless of how healthy you are, health care in retirement is a major expense that requires preparation and planning. Many people assume Medicare will cover all their healthcare needs after age 65, but the truth is, Medicare won’t cover everything. In this video, learn a few options to help bridge the gap.

“I once had a client tell me his goal was to die with just enough money to pay his very last doctor’s bill,” says CAPTRUST Financial Advisor Mike Gray. Even though the comment was made in jest, the client was serious about not exhausting his money too soon. Gray says this is a common concern.