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5 RMD Mistakes That Even Seasoned Retirees Can Make
The five biggest RMD mistakes retirees make show that tax-smart retirement planning should start well before you hit the age your first RMD is due.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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Guiding Principles of Retirement Planning With $10K or $10M
Regardless of your net worth, you deserve a detailed retirement plan backed by a solid understanding of your finances.
By Steve Myers
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Retirement Triple Play: 3 Tax Breaks to Lower Your 2026 Bill
Good news for older taxpayers: Standard deductions are higher, there's a temporary 'bonus deduction' for older folks, and income thresholds have been raised.
By Michael Greenlund
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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: A 5-Question Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage Quiz and 12 FAQs About Medicare
Medicare Open Enrollment Updates Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: We are back for the Final Week of Open Enrollment
By Donna LeValley
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10 New Year's Resolutions for Retiring in 2026
Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
These New Year's resolutions will help you retire in 2026 with confidence in your financial strategy.
By Adam Shell
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Think You Know How to Be Happy in Retirement? These 9 Stats May Surprise You
When it comes to your retirement happiness, don't believe everything you hear. We've turned to solid research for the facts on finding your bliss in retirement.
By Jacob Schroeder
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If You're Retired or Soon to Be, Don't Miss These Tax Breaks
The OBBB offers some tax advantages that are particularly beneficial for retirees and near-retirees. But they're available for only a limited time.
By Alex Angst
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Waiting to Retire to Give to Charity? 3 Reasons to Do It Now
You could wait until retirement, but making charitable giving part of your financial plan now could be far more beneficial for you and the causes you support.
By Robert Gorman
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15 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows
