http://www.cbsnews.com CBS News top Retirement stories Long-term-care expenses can wipe out your retirement savings, so make sure you protect yourself and your family<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/HnBnFU_S_mk" height="1" width="1"/> Mon May 20 04:00:00 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/HnBnFU_S_mk/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2013/05/15/couple_for_ad_horizontal2821260Small_175x131.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57584680/long-term-care-ignore-it-at-your-own-peril/ Even with Medicare and supplemental insurance, there may still be sizable out-of-pocket medical costs, so be smart and budget<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/cr-x2nZWlIs" height="1" width="1"/> Thu May 16 08:20:45 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/cr-x2nZWlIs/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2011/11/02/medicare_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57583585/budgeting-for-medical-expenses-with-medicare/ Medicare provides a good foundation and will keep you safe from catastrophic costs, but it won't pay all your medical bills<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/nIhaHN_N1T8" height="1" width="1"/> Thu May 16 04:00:00 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/nIhaHN_N1T8/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2013/05/08/stethoscope_insurance972931Small_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57583580/should-you-buy-a-medigap-or-medicare-advantage-plan/ Medicare Parts B and D require you to pay premiums, but is the coverage offered a good deal?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/W9_GZSTbddE" height="1" width="1"/> Wed May 15 04:00:00 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/W9_GZSTbddE/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/21/iStock_000020224604XSmall_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57584397/should-you-buy-medicare-parts-b-and-d/ Once you reach age 65, Medicare provides the foundation of your medical insurance; read here for the essential details<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/pn4nRXl7EQ4" height="1" width="1"/> Tue May 14 04:00:00 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/pn4nRXl7EQ4/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2011/12/23/111223-hospital-generic-image4758260x_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57583570/planning-your-retirement-medicare-basics/ If you retire before age 65, essential medical insurance is a must, but whatever you do, don't go bare!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/vAuIRgVkpU0" height="1" width="1"/> Mon May 13 04:34:00 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/vAuIRgVkpU0/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/08/03/medical_costs_000017448548_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57583441/finding-health-insurance-before-medicare-kicks-in/ For retirees living on a budget, cutting housing costs can help make ends meet -- read on to find out how<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/0wBrWRIkX2k" height="1" width="1"/> Mon May 06 05:32:43 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/0wBrWRIkX2k/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2013/04/30/Active_Retirement_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57582934/planning-your-retirement-10-ways-to-reduce-housing-costs/ A recent PBS documentary exposed real problems with some 401(k) plans, but there are bigger challenges to address<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/sCiP6j3JhG0" height="1" width="1"/> Fri May 03 07:37:08 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/sCiP6j3JhG0/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/03/20/retirement_couple_boomer_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57582536/dont-gamble-with-your-retirement/ Many people overlook their living expenses when planning for retirement, but a good review might let you afford to retire<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/p1hPib4v2lY" height="1" width="1"/> Wed May 01 04:00:00 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/p1hPib4v2lY/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/03/26/vacation-iStockphoto_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57581510/the-secret-that-will-make-or-break-your-retirement/ When deciding how to invest for income during retirement, consider your total financial situation; read here to learn more<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SteveVernon/~4/mPGCkG_oqfU" height="1" width="1"/> Fri Apr 26 07:53:22 PDT 2013 http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/SteveVernon/~3/mPGCkG_oqfU/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/09/28/piggy-bank-retirement_100x75.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505146_162-57580865/how-much-risk-can-you-take-with-your-retirement-savings/