The American Retirement Advisor — May 2026

Lifestyle & Mindset

Ireland and the Reason We Plan

David Schaeffer is heading to Ireland this spring, and the trip is possible because of one thing: a plan that works. He shares why building the life you want starts with building a plan you can count on.

By David P. Schaeffer

Lifestyle & Mindset

Spring is Bursting!

May is packed with reasons to celebrate, from the Kentucky Derby to Mother’s Day to World Bee Day. David Edge rounds up the month’s best opportunities to recharge your emotional batteries.

By David S. Edge

Estate Planning

The Plan Nobody Explained

James’s father did everything right. He hired the attorney, set up the trust, even funded it. Then he passed away, and nobody knew what any of it meant. Ian Schaeffer explains why a one-page letter could change everything.

By Ian Schaeffer

Medicare & Healthcare

What My Glucose Monitor Taught Me About Paying Attention

Kyle Jacobs shares what changed when he started wearing a continuous glucose monitor, and why Medicare may already cover one for you.

By Kyle Jacobs

Lifestyle & Mindset

Why Am I Me? Moms!

This Mother’s Day, David Edge reflects on being raised by a single mom who worked full time, taught her three boys to cook, clean, and stay out of trouble, and shaped the man he is today.

By David S. Edge

Medicare & Healthcare

Medicare Just Gave You the Keys to Your Own Health Data

Medicare launched an App Library that lets you pull your claims, prescriptions, and medical records into one place. Easy Eddie explains what it is, how it works, and why it matters.

By Easy Eddie

Retirement Planning

Market-Proof Your Retirement

Marc Frye has spent 40 years helping people answer the same question: Am I going to be okay in retirement? His answer: stop checking the market like a scoreboard and start building a plan that works in any weather.

By Marc Frye