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5 Dolly Parton Quotes Retirees Should Live ByDolly knew that life wasn't just about the "9 to 5." Discover the legendary singer’s inspiring tips for finding joy and purpose in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Should Sell Your Second Car in Retirement?Shedding an extra vehicle is easier than you think — and it could save you thousands.
By Maurie Backman
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What Happens Tax-Wise When You Inherit a HouseInheritance Tax When you inherit a home, understanding key IRS rules and state tax impacts can save you thousands.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Will a Divorce Paperwork Error Cost Your Nest Egg? Take Our QuizQuiz A divorce decree ends the marriage, but a QDRO moves the money. Test your retirement plan division readiness with our quick 10-question quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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This Single Retirement Mistake Could Drain Your Savings, Warns Farnoosh TorabiFinancial expert Farnoosh Torabi breaks down the costly retirement mistake most retirees ignore and how to fix it before it hurts your savings.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How to Build a Financial Plan Beyond Your Retirement AccountA financial plan is designed to adapt to life changes, not market changes, helping with how assets are distributed and how withdrawals can reduce taxes.
By John Jones, CFP®, ChFC®, EA, BCP®
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11 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security NumberIdentity Theft Here's how to lower the chances of your Social Security number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
By Cameron Huddleston
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Two Ways To Stop and Restart Social Security: Ditch the RegretGet a Social Security do-over. Learn how to stop and restart Social Security.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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Delaying Retirement Just 6 Months Can Yield an Extra $50,000. Here’s How.Working just six extra months can boost your retirement savings by tens of thousands of dollars. Here is the math behind delaying retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo




