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6 Valuable Lessons From Economics About Work and RetirementWhile critics complain that economists are always at odds, there are plenty of areas of agreement that contain valuable lessons for our working lives and more.
By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
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Dave Ramsey: Emergency Funds Are 'Not About Making Money' — 9 Ways to Protect SavingsReady to call it quits? From timing Social Security to planning, here are nine pieces of Dave Ramsey advice for a secure retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Got $5 Million Saved? Here Are the Huge RMDs the IRS Makes You Take at 73, 75, 80 and 85If you have $5 million saved for retirement, your RMDs will change every year. Find out exactly how much you must withdraw at ages 73, 75, 80 and 85.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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States That Don't Tax Pension Income in 2026Retirement Taxes More than a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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7 Times to Dip Into Your Roth IRA if You Have a PensionThe established wisdom is never to touch your Roth IRA, but if it contains a large sum and you have a pension, too, here's when you should tap into it first.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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The Good Times Are Rolling: Is Your Portfolio Out of Whack?If your portfolio's on a roll and you're nearing retirement, it may feel like you're all set. But you might be more at risk of a market downturn than you think.
By Michael Neuenschwander, CFP®, CPA
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Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your June Check Arriving?The date your June Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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18 Things Medicare Gives You for FreeMedicare might not provide things entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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10 Reasons You Don't Want to Retire in FloridaAn overabundance of boomers, critters, sweat and weirdness. Welcome to the dark side of the Sunshine State.
By Bob Niedt




