Retirement

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Retirement
Are 401(k) fees affecting your retirement savings?
Don’t let fees nibble down your nest egg.
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Do gold and other precious metals have a place in your retirement portfolio?
There’s the “gold IRA” and a few other options.
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401(k) rollovers: A step-by-step guide
Straightforward, but you have to do it right.
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5 scams that target seniors and how to avoid them
Knowledge is protection.
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5 tips for tackling tough topics with aging parents
Health, money, and other priorities.
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A Medicare primer: Parts A, B, C, and D, plus how to enroll
Want to learn the ABCs of Medicare? Start here.
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Annuities: What they are and how they work
Pay you now, pay me later.
Retirement
Are 401(k) fees affecting your retirement savings?
Don’t let fees nibble down your nest egg.
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Are you really ready for early retirement?
There’s a lot to consider.
Retirement
Create a lasting impact by leaving a legacy
We all want to be remembered well.
Retirement
Do gold and other precious metals have a place in your retirement portfolio?
There’s the “gold IRA” and a few other options.
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End of life planning: Cremation vs. burial, choosing a nursing home, and more
Is there any topic that’s less fun to discuss?
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Heirs, wills, and trusts: Estate planning for beginners
Estate planning isn’t just for the rich.
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How to find purpose after you retire from your career
Side-hustle, volunteer, downshift? Yes, please.
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Is it time to rebalance your retirement portfolio?
Check your asset allocation.
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Is your employee 401(k) match enough to retire on?
Free money only goes so far.
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Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Which is right for me?
A Medicare beneficiary’s first decision.
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Pros and cons of taking out a 401(k) loan
Borrowing from your future self.
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Retirement 101: Defined benefit vs. defined contribution plans
The burden has shifted from employer to employee.
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Retirement income planning: Your questions answered
Getting on the right path.
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Retirement planning for the self-employed: How to choose between a solo 401(k) and SEP IRA
Self-employed? Find a solid retirement savings plan.
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Retirement savings by age: Are you on track?
Don’t get derailed.
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Roth conversions: What they are, how they work, pros and cons
Should you convert retirement savings?
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Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: Which should you choose?
The devil is in the (tax) details.
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Senior identity theft: How it works and 5 ways to stop it
Your best defense is to be prepared.
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Social Security COLA 2024: What you need to know
A healthy bump, but a far cry from 2023’s record increase.
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The rule of 55 and early 401(k) withdrawals
One way to avoid the usual penalty.
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The spousal IRA: Helping your spouse save for retirement
Spread savings across the household.
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Weighing pros vs. cons of annuities
A question of risk: benefits and drawbacks.
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What are self-directed IRAs, and should I consider one?
A (complex) way to hold alternative assets in a retirement account.
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What is a 403(b) plan, and how does it differ from a 401(k)?
Nearly identical, except where it isn’t.
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What is a beneficiary? Where do I need to designate one?
The short answer: Insurance policies, investment accounts, annuities, and trusts.
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What is a reverse mortgage, and should I consider one?
Understand the pros and cons.
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What is a target-date fund?
Pinpoint your investing strategy around a deadline.
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What is the FIRE movement and is it for you?
Burning desire: financial independence; retire early.
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What the SECURE 2.0 Act means for you and your retirement
Some positive tweaks to retirement rules.
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What’s the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA?
Retirement account showdown: IRA vs. 401(k)
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Will my Social Security benefits be taxed?
When, why, and how much.
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Your guide to small business retirement plans
Get the best bang for your benefit bucks.
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You’ve inherited an IRA. Do you have to take required minimum distributions?
It’s time for some next-level estate planning.