Retirement
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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The Retirement Rule of $1 More
The Rule of $1 More explains how to plan for critical retirement thresholds. "You don't want to step off a cliff just because of $1 more."
By Jacob Schroeder
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Why Picking a Retirement Age Feels Impossible (and How to Finally Decide)
Struggling with picking a date? Experts explain how to get out of your head and retire on your own terms.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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For the 2% Club, Guardrails and the 4% Rule Do Not Work
For retirees with a pension, traditional withdrawal rules could be too restrictive. You need a tailored income plan that is much more flexible and realistic.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Now Is the Time to Start Designing Your 2027 Retirement
This is when you should be shifting your focus from growing your portfolio to designing an income and tax strategy that aligns your resources with your purpose.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
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Reduce Stress With a Layered Approach for Your Retirement Money
To be confident about retirement, consider building a safety net by dividing assets into distinct layers and establishing a regular review process. Here's how.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65
See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60
See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
