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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
As 2025 draws to a close, take time to review your finances, maximize tax efficiency and align your goals for 2026 with the changing financial landscape.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA
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Is Fear Blocking Your Desire to Retire Abroad? What to Know
Careful planning encompassing location, income, health care and visa paperwork can make it all manageable. A financial planner lays it all out.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
retirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
By Bob Niedt
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How to Break Free From the 'One More Year' Trap and Actually Retire
Despite having more than enough money to retire, some people simply cannot leave their jobs.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Don't Wait Until January: Your Year-End Health Checklist to Kickstart 2026
Skip the fleeting resolutions and start the new year with a proactive plan to optimize your longevity, cognitive health, and social vitality.
By Donna LeValley
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3 Trips to Escape the Winter Doldrums, Including An Epic Cruise
Three winter vacation ideas to suit different types of travelers.
By Marcia DeSanctis
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The Retirement Income Trinity: Cash Flow, Longevity and Tax
Retirement income planning is essential for your peace of mind — it can help you maintain your lifestyle and ease your worries that you'll run out of money.
By John McKean, CFP®
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Is a Cash Balance Plan Your Key to a Wealthy Retirement?
Cash balance plans have plenty of benefits for small-business owners. For starters, they can supercharge retirement savings and slash taxes. Should you opt in?
By Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative
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What Science Reveals About Money and a Happy Retirement
Whether you’re still planning or already retired, these research-based insights point the way to your best post-work life.
By Diane Harris
