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The Estate Tax Exemption Amount for 2026Estate Tax The estate exemption amount is significantly higher than last year, creating a potentially promising tax year for inheritances and estates.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Retire Early in 7 StepsHere is the secret sauce for retiring early. You can try out that dream career or hobby, travel or just slow down, but be sure it's what you really want.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Want to Retire Abroad? Here Is How to Actually Make the MoveAdventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.
By Diane Harris
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2032 Social Security Cuts: What Retirees Stand to Lose in Every StateReducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.
By Donna LeValley
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4 Ways to Navigate the Pressures of a 30-Year RetirementBy focusing on a "preservation mindset" that balances reliable income, smart tax planning and market protection, you can build a financial strategy to help your money last as long as you do.
By Larry Martin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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How to Navigate Your Parents' Older Years as an Only ChildIf you're the only child of aging parents, decisions about care and financial affairs may fall to you. These are the risks — and the conversations to have now.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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5 Little-Known Senior Tax Deductions in 2026Retirement Tax Some may sound like myths, but these unique tax write-offs can be approved under strict IRS medical guidelines — provided you have the right paperwork.
By Kate Schubel
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529 Plan vs. Roth IRA: Best Way to Pay for Grandkids' CollegeBefore you touch your retirement fund, consider how taxes and financial aid rules change the math. In this week's Wealth Wise column, we break down the right choice.
By Maurie Backman
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8 Expenses That Quietly Disappear After RetirementSignificant expenses, such as payroll taxes, often disappear the day you retire, so you probably won't need to replace as much of your salary as you thought.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
