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How to Avoid Major Retirement Tax Mistakes in Your 60sYour 60s can be the most valuable decade in your life, but far too many people miss valuable tax planning opportunities that can lower their lifetime tax bills.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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Protecting Your Well-Being in Midlife and RetirementTrue financial planning takes well-being into consideration so you're not caught out by the profound shifts you encounter when you reach midlife or retire.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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These Are the 2 Legal Documents Everyone Should HaveEvery adult should have a healthcare proxy and power of attorney. They save loved ones time, money and stress if a sudden illness or injury incapacitates you.
By Jared J. Madison, Esq.
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Guide to the Estate Planning Documents Everyone NeedsEstate planning is more than just writing a will. These are the documents you'll need in order to protect your family if you're seriously injured or worse.
By Leslie Gillin Bohner
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Medicare Supplement Plan G vs Plan N: What You Pay, What You Get, and What to ConsiderSponsored by Mutual of Omaha
SPONSORED Medicare Plan G has long reigned as the superior choice for Medicare supplement coverage, but Plan N could be a better supplemental plan for some retirees.
By Cole Martin
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Why You Need an Advance DirectiveAn advance directive defines the medical care you want if you are too ill to make decisions. Every adult needs one.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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How to Survive Your Kids Moving Back in as AdultsYou can help your kids without hurting yourself.
By Janet Bodnar
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Is 'Prepaying' Your Retirement Dreams Worth the Financial Risk?From buying mountain homes in Puerto Rico to locking in RVs early, pre-retirees are making bold financial moves. Here’s when it pays off and when it breaks the bank.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Ask the Editor: Changes to 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions and MoreAsk the Editor Our Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers readers' questions about retirement plans and IRAs, including a big change to 401(k) catch-up contributions.
By Joy Taylor
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