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What’s the Best Medigap Plan for You?Medicare The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses, such as co-payments, not covered by original Medicare.
By Jackie Stewart
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We’re Planning to Retire in the South. Will We Regret It?We’re New Yorkers with $3.8M. We plan to retire in South Carolina. My wife worries we'll miss our family and old friends. Is she right?
By Maurie Backman
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How You Can Avoid a Common Retirement MistakeThis plan can help you shift from tax diversification in early retirement to risk management, income creation and intentional legacy planning later in life.
By Leslie Verkuilen, Investment Adviser Representative
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Ask the Tax Editor: 10-Year Cleanout Rule for Inherited IRAsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on inherited IRAs and the 10-year cleanout rule for non-spousal IRAs inherited after 2019
By Joy Taylor
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Investors' Top 10 Frustrations With Financial ProfessionalsThe hidden costs, conflicts of interest and generalized advice that leave investors dissatisfied, and how to find a financial professional you truly trust.
By David Bromelkamp
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The 'Wait-to-Win' Rule of Retirement Can Add $1,100 to Your Monthly CheckHow trading your savings today will give you a permanent raise tomorrow.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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13 Habits to Steal From the WealthyCheck out these practical strategies that anyone, not just the rich, can adopt to get closer to achieving their retirement dreams.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Best 529 Plans of 2026Check out the best 529 plans of 2026 to find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
By Erin Bendig
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Why I’m 'Phone-Proofing' My Life Before I RetireOlder adults spend more time on screens than any other age group — and retirement may not change that. Here's how to reduce screen time and enjoy a fuller life.
By Jacob Schroeder



