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Nov 28, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Want to Leave Money Behind to Your Heirs? Keep Your Money in This Retirement Account
Most retirement savings plans make it difficult to pass wealth along -- but there's one exception.
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Nov 27, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Key Decisions That Could Leave You Richer in Retirement
The right choices could set the stage for long-term financial stability.
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Nov 27, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Social Security Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
Gear up for 2022 with these key moves.
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Nov 26, 2021 by Chuck Saletta
The Most Important Retirement Table You'll Ever See
Your total costs in retirement might not be as high as what you're spending today, adjusted for inflation.
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Nov 26, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Want a 24% Raise in Retirement? Here's How to Get It
Retirement may cost more than expected. Here's an easy way to boost your income.
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Nov 26, 2021 by Maurie Backman
4 Reasons Medicare Might Cost More Than Expected in 2022
Here's why your expenses could soar.
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Nov 25, 2021 by Chuck Saletta
Claiming Social Security at 62? You May Need to Rethink That
It's tempting to claim your benefits as early as you can, but it just might pay to wait.
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Nov 25, 2021 by Christy Bieber
The 4 Best Reasons To Claim Social Security at 62
Claiming benefits ASAP isn't always a bad move.
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Nov 25, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Strategies to Make the Most of Medicare
Here's how to make Medicare work for you.
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Nov 25, 2021 by Maurie Backman
5 Reasons to Be Thankful for Social Security
It may not be a perfect program, but it's still pretty great.
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Nov 24, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Retirement Savings Tools We Should All Be Thankful For
These accounts could help anyone grow a lot of wealth.
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Nov 24, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons Claiming Social Security at 70 May Not Work Out Well for You
Planning to wait as long as possible to take benefits? You may want to rethink that.
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Nov 24, 2021 by Maurie Backman
There Are Less Than 2 Weeks to Change Your Medicare Coverage for 2022
Open enrollment is almost over. Here are some last-minute moves to consider.
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Nov 23, 2021 by Selena Maranjian
3 Steps to Claiming the $3,895 Max Social Security Benefit
Not everyone can get that big payout, but there are still ways to beef up your benefits significantly.
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Nov 23, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Here's What Your Retirement Income Might Look Like if You Only Have Social Security
You may not like the number you see.
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Nov 22, 2021 by Catherine Brock
3 Essential Retirement Planning Moves to Make in Your 20s
Your age is an advantage. Use it while you can.
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Nov 22, 2021 by Maurie Backman
This ETF Could Help Grow Any Retirement Account
Here's why it pays to add it to your portfolio.
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Nov 22, 2021 by Maurie Backman
These Social Security Secrets Could Ruin Your Retirement
Consider yourself warned.
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Nov 21, 2021 by Maurie Backman
3 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security Too Early
Before you sign up for benefits too soon, consider the consequences.
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Nov 21, 2021 by Maurie Backman
Here's How to Quintuple Your Retirement Savings
This effective strategy could help you grow your nest egg in a very big way.
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