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What Not to Do When Planning Your Retirement
Committing any of these four common mistakes can set you back in your golden years. Here's how to increase your chances of a successful retirement.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative Published
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The Three Financial Questions Every Retiree Asks (or Should)
Unless you can answer these three important questions, you may be at risk for the biggest retirement worry there is: Running out of money.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Find Out in Five Minutes if You Have Enough to Retire
It's a common question these days: Can I afford to retire? To calculate a ballpark answer, here's a quick and easy exercise.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Last updated
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Six Missteps to Avoid as You Transition to Retirement
Don't lose sight of your finances when you finally reach retirement. These six classic missteps can chip away at the nest egg you’ve worked so hard to build.
By Bill Leavitt Published
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Why Does One Claim Jack Up My Insurance After Years of No Claims?
Even loyal customers can be hit with an insurance premium hike after a claim, despite going many years without any claims. There's a reason for that.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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To Future-Proof Retirement Security, We Need Better Strategies
With retirees living longer and the inequalities that affect women and people of color, the retirement system needs some optimization. Here’s what would help.
By Romi Savova Published
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Here's Why We All Win When Charitable Dollars Go to Women
Giving to charities for women and girls not only has a lasting impact on their lives — it also benefits society as a whole. Here’s how to start investing.
By Elizabeth Droggitis Published
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In What Order Should You Tap Your Retirement Funds?
Should you go with your IRA first or your brokerage account? Follow this road map for tax-smart withdrawals.
By Marc Knauss Last updated
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Pass the Gravy, and Then Let's Talk About Estate Plans
Thanksgiving could be a good time to begin making your retirement and estate plans clear to your family. Here's how you could get the conversation started.
By Michael J. Faust, CFA Last updated