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Roth IRAs: What They Are and How They Work
Roth IRA A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that allows tax-free investment growth and distributions, as long as key rules are followed.
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: How Much More to Save in Case Benefits are Reduced and Monthly Benefits for May Arrive Today
Social Security Blog Social Security is undergoing big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Why You May Not Want to Move Near the Grandkids in Retirement
Are you retiring and thinking of moving to be near the younger generations? Here's why you may want to think again.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Worried Social Security Benefits Will Be Cut? This Is How Much More You Need to Save to Be Safe
The Social Security trust fund will be insolvent in 2033 and by 2035 will have to reduce benefits by 17%. Here is now much more you need to save to cover the potential shortfall.
By Donna LeValley Published
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The Odd Couple: Is Renting Out a Room in Retirement for You?
Whether you're more Golden Girls or Felix Unger, renting out a room in retirement might make financial sense. You might even have fun.
By Maurie Backman Published
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How to Be Your Own Consumer Watchdog — And Why You Have To
Big changes are afoot at federal agencies. Make these moves to protect yourself financially.
By Laura Petrecca Published
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The Three Retirement Tax Issues I Nag My Clients About
A financial professional highlights areas of tax planning that retirees should have on their radar as they finalize their retirement plan.
By Robert Cannon, MBA, CFF®, AIFA® Published
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How to Age Gracefully: Learn from Bill Gates, the Who and David Attenborough
Getting old isn’t nearly as bad as many people think it will be. Nor is it quite as good. Maybe it’s somewhere in between.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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How to Appeal the Medicare IRMAA for 2024 and 2025
Medicare There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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