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Five Ways Retirees Can Keep Perspective Through Market Jitters
Market volatility is a recurring event with historical precedents (the dot-com bubble, global financial crisis and pandemic), each followed by recovery. Here's how people who are near or in retirement can navigate economic uncertainty.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF Published
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Most Changes to HSAs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Did Not Make the Final Cut
HSAs were set to get a glow-up in the House version of the OBBBA. Unfortunately for most retirees, the final bill did not include many of the benefits proposed by the House.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Reshape 529 Plans
The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now signed into law, will change 529 plan rules as early as this summer. What does that mean for you?
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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California, South Florida, Long Island, New Jersey: The Places People Are Leaving in Droves in 2025
Skyrocketing costs and shifting priorities mean people are packing up and leaving some cities and states in droves, while others are flocking to more affordable or lifestyle-friendly destinations.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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The Retirement Rule of $1 More
The Rule of $1 More explains how to plan for critical retirement thresholds. Because "you don't want to step off a cliff just because of $1 more."
By Jacob Schroeder Last updated
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Average 401(k) Match: Do You Work for a Generous Company?
Here is the average 401(k) match and the top 20 companies as measured by their match policies. A generous 401(k) match provides a more secure retirement.
By Christy Bieber Published
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I'm a Financial Strategist: This Is the Investment Trap That Keeps Smart Investors on the Sidelines
Forget FOMO. FOGI — Fear of Getting In — is the feeling you need to learn how to manage so you don't miss out on future investment gains.
By Cosmo P. DeStefano Published
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Nine Things You May Not Know About Social Security
Even if you’ve been collecting benefits for years, you may have more to learn.
By Sandra Block Published