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Quiz: Do You Understand the Social Security Earnings Test?
Quiz Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the Social Security earnings test and avoid being surprised by a smaller check than you expect.
By Donna LeValley
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7 Solutions to Protect Your 401(k) in a Down Market
Use these seven strategies to safeguard your nest egg when volatility strikes. You're not powerless.
By Adam Shell
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Protect Your Retirement Wealth After Moving to a Cheaper State
While a move can protect your legacy, many retirees stumble at the finish line by ignoring the strict state residency tests used to challenge their new status.
By Donna LeValley
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Is Your Portfolio Missing This Key Ingredient?
Portfolios limited to public equities capture a smaller slice of corporate growth, so investors are making room for private investments in their 401(k)s.
By Mike Dullaghan, AIF®
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Why High-Net-Worth Families Need a Financial Quarterback
High-net-worth families need a decent quarterback — a financial adviser coordinating other professionals on the team and keeping an eye on potential threats.
By Peter Newman, CFA
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I’m Ready to Retire in Europe Now. My Wife Thinks It’s Too Risky.
She thinks we should reconsider because of the political and economic situation. I want to go now. Who's right?
By Maurie Backman
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Retirement Is a Game (and That's Actually the Good News)
If retirement is the ultimate goal, why is it harder than we imagined? Regarding it as a game to keep playing, instead of a finish line, may be the answer.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Retiring in the Next 12 Months? Answer These 3 Questions
The final decisions you make on spending, Social Security and investments can make the difference between a successful retirement and one filled with regret.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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A Market Crash Isn't Your Biggest Retirement Risk — This Is
Retirees are conditioned to think that market risk is the main threat to their future, but here's the real danger — and how to bring it under control.
By Kara Stewart
