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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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I Retired at 63 and My Grown Kids Want Help With ChildcareI love my grandkids, but It's too much. What should I do? We asked therapists and relationship experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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Social Security Tax Limit for 2026: What the Higher Cap Means for Your PaycheckSocial Security Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Don't Skip the Estate Planning Step That Makes It All WorkAn estate plan requires a three-step process of design, structure and the often-missed step of funding your assets to ensure your wishes are legally executed.
By John Vandergriff
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Your Employer Doesn't Offer a 401(k)? That's Not a Dead EndAlthough millions of Americans don't have access to a 401(k), there are plenty of other ways to save for retirement. And the sooner you start, the better.
By Chad Waddoups
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Why Auto-IRA Programs Could Be Retirement Game ChangersAt both the federal and state levels, efforts are underway to give workers a retirement savings boost.
By Lisa Gerstner
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She's 63 and a Veteran, He's 62. How Should They Manage Healthcare?In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, our reader turns 65 a year before a spouse. Here's how to seamlessly bridge the age gap using veteran benefits.
By Maurie Backman
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A 3-Step Guide to Constructing Rock-Solid Retirement IncomeReal life can lay waste to shaky retirement income formulas. It's better to build a stable plan for your money in three layers: Need, want and grow.
By Michael Reese, CFP®
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How a False Sense of Security Can Destroy Your Financial PlanEven the best financial plan can be derailed when we're too overwhelmed to follow the guidance it sets out, or worse, think we can always act on it tomorrow.
By Ronald “Skip” Skolnik



