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What Graduates Must Know About Unconscionable Employment ContractsSome newly graduated broadcast journalists are finding themselves trapped in low-paying roles because of contracts that impose penalties if they try to leave.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Don't Skip the Estate Planning Step That Makes It All WorkAn estate plan requires a three-step process of design, structure and the often-missed step of funding your assets to ensure your wishes are legally executed.
By John Vandergriff
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Your Employer Doesn't Offer a 401(k)? That's Not a Dead EndAlthough millions of Americans don't have access to a 401(k), there are plenty of other ways to save for retirement. And the sooner you start, the better.
By Chad Waddoups
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A 3-Step Guide to Constructing Rock-Solid Retirement IncomeReal life can lay waste to shaky retirement income formulas. It's better to build a stable plan for your money in three layers: Need, want and grow.
By Michael Reese, CFP®
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How a False Sense of Security Can Destroy Your Financial PlanEven the best financial plan can be derailed when we're too overwhelmed to follow the guidance it sets out, or worse, think we can always act on it tomorrow.
By Ronald “Skip” Skolnik
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Why Cash Balance Plans Aren't Gimmicks and Deserve AttentionCash balance plans are underused despite their potential to boost retirement savings and reduce tax liability for high earners. Time to give them another look.
By Omar A. Morillo, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®
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How to Help Seniors Move to Electronic Social Security PaymentsElectronic Social Security payments are being touted as faster and safer than paper checks. But those who rely on them will need support to make the transition.
By Martha Shedden, CRPC®, RSSA®
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I (Used to) Hate Annuities: Then I Looked at the MathIf you wrote off annuities in the past, you might be surprised to learn that higher interest rates and major product improvements have made them more effective
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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7 Money Habits of Retirees Who Never Stress About SpendingRetirees can trade financial anxiety for peace of mind by adopting these practical habits that build on structure, flexibility and consistency.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
