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Why Do These 5 Milestone Ages Matter in Retirement Planning? Take Our QuizQuiz You probably know your full retirement age, but do you know these other milestone ages — and why you should pay attention to them as you plan for retirement?
By Charlotte Gorbold
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13 Things Every Retiree With a Pension Must Know About TaxesIf you're a retiree with a pension, treating taxes as a core part of your retirement strategy is the best way to keep your income sustainable for the long haul.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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How Your Inheritance Actually Gets Taxed: From Stepped-Up Basis to IRA RulesMost inheritances won’t trigger a federal income tax bill. But what you inherit and what happens afterward mean other tax rules could come into play.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Inherited Annuity? How to Avoid a Tax Bomb as a Non-SpouseWhen inheriting an annuity, a beneficiary who isn't a spouse can face a big tax bill. Choosing annuitization or the "stretch" option lets you soften the blow.
By Ken Nuss
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The 'Mega IRA' Cap Is Back: What High Earners Should Watch in 2026Retirement Tax New rules could force high-income savers to withdraw "excess" retirement funds. Here is why the bill matters — even if it doesn't pass immediately.
By Kate Schubel
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in OhioProperty Tax Looking for low living costs in the Buckeye State? Explore these ten Ohio counties with the lowest property tax bills.
By Kate Schubel
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Food Tax: Which States Still Tax Groceries in 2026?State Tax Ten states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
By Katelyn Washington
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Why We Think NASA’s Budget Is Huge (When It’s Really Tiny)Your Taxes As millions watch the August skies, NASA accounts for just 0.36% of federal spending. Here's the reason we think it's more.
By Kate Schubel
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