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How Well Do You Know Medicare Part D? Take Our Quiz to Find OutQuiz Test your knowledge of essential Medicare Part D concepts with this quick quiz before reviewing your prescription drug options this fall.
By Donna LeValley
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Your Retirement Planning Scorecard: 5 Key Areas to MonitorJust like a good coach looks beyond the scoreboard to prepare for the next game, successful retirement planning requires regular evaluation.
By Jeffrey V. Covert, CFP®, CPA
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Late-Career Job Loss? 3 Ways to Protect Your RetirementIf you fear losing your job later in life, stay one step ahead by budgeting, stress-testing your retirement plan and investing in your professional network now.
By Chris Cohan, ChFC, RMA
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Inherited $1 Million in the Great Wealth Transfer? Here’s What to Do FirstBefore you splurge, learn where to park your cash, the rules for inherited IRAs and 401(k)s and how to avoid costly tax mistakes on a $1 million windfall.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Steps to Prevent an Inheritance From Fracturing Your FamilyConflict among adult children over their parents' estate is all too common — and Mom and Dad’s worst nightmare. Here's how to ensure the kids won’t fight after you’re gone.
By Diane Harris
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A Tech Worker Got Laid Off at 52 With $620,000 in SavingsFinding a job after 50 can mean taking a pay cut. Here are strategies to preserve your retirement savings and pivot your career without going broke.
By Maurie Backman
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8 Gorgeous Train Trips to Enjoy Fall FoliageSee fall's best colors from the rails. We've rounded up a range of short and longer train trips across the country that are ideal for older travelers.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Who Qualifies for the New $90 Medicare Part B Rebate?Are you getting $90 back on your Part B premiums? Here is a complete breakdown of who qualifies, who is excluded, and when payments arrive.
By Donna LeValley
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17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance TaxesEstate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
By Sandra Block
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