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Retire in Ireland for Lush, Green Landscapes and Bustling Cities
Want to retire in Ireland? From visas and residency requirements to health care and taxes, here's what you need to know.
By Stephanie Wickham Published
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Retirement Tax Bombs: How Roth Conversions May Cut the Blue Wire
If you have a significant amount in tax-deferred retirement accounts, you could be sitting on a tax time bomb. Luckily, there's a way to defuse the situation.
By Patrick Mueller, Investment Adviser Representative, RFC Published
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A Financial Planner's Guide to Planning for Retirement Health Care Expenses
Whether you're eligible for Medicare or getting coverage through the Affordable Care Act, make sure you plan for premiums, deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.
By Lucas Cox, CFP® , CKA®, RICP®, NSSA® Published
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I'm a Financial Adviser Who's Been Through Divorce: This Is How I Break It Down for Clients
Dividing a divorce into three stages — decision, negotiation and finalization — makes it more manageable. These are the key steps to take in stage one.
By Tracy Byrnes, CDFA® Published
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Four Surprising Signs You’ll Never Retire (and How to Fix Them)
Gearing up to retire? If any of these four signs ring true, you may want to make some changes before you do.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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The 10 Places Where Social Security Covers the Most (and Least) Of Your Expenses
On average, Social Security covers 30.11% of retirees’ spending. Fortunately, there are places where those dollars will stretch further and cover more of your spending.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Social Security Tax Limit for 2025: What the Higher Cap Means for Your Paycheck
Social Security Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Social Security Will Continue Sending Paper Checks Sparingly, Reversing Course
The Social Security Administration has backed off from plans to eliminate paper checks. However, it will only send checks in the mail as a matter of last resort.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Social Security Garnishment: Understand the Rules and Safeguard Your Benefits
Do you know who can garnish your monthly Social Security benefit? Or take the funds from your bank account? Learn how to protect your benefits from creditors.
By Donna LeValley Last updated