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This HECM-QLAC Power Move Can Unlock Your Retirement Income
Combining a qualified longevity annuity contract (QLAC) with a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) can significantly boost your retirement income and more.
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Coast FI Planning: High Earners' Secret Retirement Weapon
A subset of the FIRE movement, Coast FI can help executives figure out whether their investments are enough to 'coast' so they can retire early and comfortably.
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SEP IRA Contribution Limits for 2026
SEP IRA A good option for small business owners, SEP IRAs allow individual annual contributions of as much as $70,000 in 2025, and up to $72,000 in 2026.
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SIMPLE IRA Contribution Limits for 2026
simple IRA For 2026, the SIMPLE IRA contribution limit rises to $17,000, with a $4,000 catch-up for those 50 and over, totaling $21,000.
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5 Mark Cuban Quotes Every Retiree Should Live By
The billionaire businessman and Shark Tank alum has some advice that may surprise you.
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Quiz: Understanding Roth Conversions
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of Roth conversions in our quick quiz.
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The Average IRA Balance by Age and Generation
Knowing how the average IRA balance of peers compares to your own could be the nudge you need to save more for retirement — or pat yourself on the back.
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A Retirement Guide for Solo Agers
If you’re single without adult children to rely on for help, planning for your older years requires an added layer of intention and urgency.
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Average Spending by Age for Those 55 and Up: How Do You Stack Up?
Everybody has their own number for how much they’ll spend in retirement. See if yours is in line with the averages.
