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Five Opportunities if You're in the 2% Club in Retirement
If you're among the 2% of the population with both a pension and $1 million or more saved, you're in a unique yet complex position as you approach retirement.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Gift Like Buffet: Three Financial Gifts for Your Kids and Grandkids
Warren Buffet used to give his family cash for Christmas. After learning they neither saved nor invested it, he gave them something more practical.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Five Medicare Changes Coming in 2026
Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: May is Older Americans Month and Parting Words from the Acting Comm'r of the SSA
Social Security Blog Social Security is undergoing big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Annuity Red Flags to Watch Out For
Annuities are popular, but they are also confusing. Unscrupulous brokers take advantage of that.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Big Tax Deduction Increase Proposed for Those Over Age 65
Tax Deductions A new bipartisan bill could mean bigger retirement tax savings to offset taxes on Social Security and high prices.
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Tapping Your 401(k) at 55 Isn't the Great Plan You Think it Is. Here's Why
It's tempting to dip into your 401(k) at 55. But beware — you may rue that decision later. Here's what to do instead.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Stagflation: What It Is and Why Retirees Should Care
Stagflation — the economic bogeyman of the 1970's — may return to the US. Here's what it could mean to your retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Don't Let Chronic Illness Costs Drain Your Retirement Savings: Here's How
If you have a chronic illness, you know that the proper care can be expensive and, in many cases, lifelong. Here's how to get the healthcare you need in retirement.
By Maurie Backman Published