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Five Reasons You Should Take Social Security At 62 (and Five Reasons You Should Wait)
There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.
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Turn These Three Retirement Downsides Into Upsides
Not everything about retirement is perfect, but don't let it get you down. Here's how to make lemonade out of these three retirement "lemons."
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Quiz: Do You Know Annuities? What About Recent Student Loan Changes and Boomer Retirement Challenges?
Quiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about myths about annuities, Boomers' retirement reality check and OBBB changes to federal student loans.
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Want to Retire With $100K a Year? Here's How Much to Save
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
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30 Delicious Destinations for Your Next Retirement Road Trip
Whether you’re craving the nostalgic taste of juicy BBQ or fresh-caught seafood straight from the ocean, this culinary road trip promises retirees a mouth-watering dive into the heart of the local food scene, one stop at a time.
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Advisers Face a Fiduciary Challenge When Discussing Alternatives to Trump Accounts
While Trump Accounts offer some benefits for early savings, investment advisers need to be cautious when recommending alternatives like 529 plans or Roth IRAs, as those suggestions could create fiduciary conflicts.
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Financial Advisers: Here's How to Help Soon-to-Be Married Clients Get Their Financial House in Order
Getting married changes a couple's life in more ways than one, so it's a good idea to discuss financial and legal issues like pre-/postnuptial agreements, estate plans and life insurance.
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It's Not Too Late for Wealth Advisers to Participate in the Silver Tsunami
With so many business-owning Baby Boomers set to retire, wealth advisers need a plan to ensure their business-owning clients and prospects become and remain their best clients.
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FAFSA Advice for 2025
A new federal financial aid application drops on October 1 — and being an early bird will likely pay off.