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The Social Security Number Most Couples Never Calculate"Wait until 70" is good advice on maximizing Social Security for a single person, but married couples need a different number. Do you know how to do the math?
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6 Financial Moves to Make Before the End of the YearWhy wait until December to review your financial plans? You'll have a clear enough picture of income, spending and investments to make meaningful decisions now.
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The Secret to Reducing Taxes on Social SecurityThis is how you can sidestep the "Social Security tax torpedo," a common issue where tax-deferred retirement accounts unexpectedly increase your tax burden.
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Downsides of a Big IRA: Big Taxes for Your Spouse and KidsIf you start optimizing your taxes now, you can head off the inevitable tax consequences waiting for you when RMDs kick in — and when your family inherits.
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QuizDoes Your State Tax Retirement Income? Take Our QuizFiguring out retirement taxes can be hard, but it doesn't have to be. See if your state exempts retiree income.
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Why wait until December to review your financial plans? You'll have a clear enough picture of income, spending and investments to make meaningful decisions now.
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