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Have You Checked Your Retirement Plan for Tax Leaks?Accumulating wealth for retirement is one thing, having a solid income structure and tax plan is another. Without them, savings could quietly drain away.
By Ron Mark
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How to Design Your Retirement Declaration of IndependenceThe paradox of retirement freedom is that the system you retired from gave you order but took away control. True freedom lies in giving life a new structure.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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What We Can All Learn From Microsoft's Early Retirement OfferEveryone — not just corporate executives — should map out their finances, tax strategy and healthcare needs to be ready for retirement on their own terms.
By Zachary Ashburn, CFP®, EA, AFC®
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Afraid to Dip Into Your Savings? 8 Guilt-Free Ways to Finally Enjoy Your RetirementStop worrying about the balance. From legacy gifts to bucket list travel, here are 8 ways to spend your retirement savings without the guilt.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Reasons to Claim Social Security at 70 (and 5 Reasons Not To)Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security has its benefits, including maximizing your paycheck, but there are also valid reasons why you shouldn't wait.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Can Your Heirs Inherit Credit Card Rewards?Your credit card rewards could have real value after you're gone. Find out which points and miles can be passed on to your heirs.
By Paige Cerulli
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Is Home Insurance Pricing Retirees Out of the American Dream?Homeowners insurance is a national crisis — and retirees are hit especially hard.
By Chris Taylor
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How Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts Can Guard Family SavingsMedicaid Asset Protection Trusts can help protect your savings from being drained by long-term care costs, ensuring assets remain available for your family.
By Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative
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The Best Places to Retire in New EnglandThinking about a move to New England for retirement? Here are the best places to land for quality of life, affordability and other criteria.
By Stacy Rapacon
