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How to Stop a Panic Move After a Dementia DiagnosisSiblings are alarmed after their father's Alzheimer's diagnosis leads their mother to embark on an isolating move. This is how they can help keep Dad safe.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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5 Life Insurance Questions to Ask Before Buying a PolicySeptember is Life Insurance Awareness Month. What better time to take a look at the best way to find a policy that supports you and your family?
By Kevin Brayton, MBA
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting SoonMedicare During the annual enrollment period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
By Donna LeValley
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Retirement Fears Keeping You Up? Sleep Well With These 5 SolutionsWorried about outliving your money or paying for health care? These five strategies can erase retirement anxiety and protect your savings.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Average IRA Balance by Age and Generation in 2026A 36% increase in contributions versus a year ago and a bull market in stocks powered the average IRA account balance to a 10% increase in the second quarter of 2026.
By Adam Shell
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What Happens to Your Savings Account When You Die?Your savings may have to go through probate if you don't name a beneficiary. Here's how to make it easier for your heirs to access the money.
By Sean Jackson
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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age and Generation in 2026A market rally drove 401(k) balances to new heights in the second quarter of 2026. How does your account balance stack up?
By Adam Shell
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Why Avoiding IRMAA Could Cost You More in RetirementDoing everything to avoid Medicare surcharges (IRMAA) is tempting, but obsessing over annual premium savings can increase your total retirement tax bill.
By Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative
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The Expert Guide to a Tax-Free InheritancePassing down assets can leave kids with a massive tax bill. This week's Wealth Wise advice column explores the strategies advisers use to leave an inheritance tax-free.
By Maurie Backman
