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Avoid Estimated Tax Payments in Retirement With RMD WithholdingRMDs If you don't need the money to live on, wait until December to take your RMD, and ask the sponsor to withhold a big chunk for the IRS.
By Kevin McCormally
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Why Record Market Highs Could Mean It's Time to RetireRecord market highs can present an opportunity to retire earlier than planned, provided your strategy relies on spending control, risk management and more.
By John Vandergriff
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The 'Ultra-Low-Risk Portfolio' for RetireesShifting away from stocks reduces risk, but as this week's Wealth Wise column explains, you still need to beat inflation. Here's how to balance safety and peace of mind.
By Maurie Backman
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Retirement Game Plan: Financial Lessons From Top CoachesA secure retirement relies on disciplined preparation, mastering fundamentals and coordinating long-term financial decisions rather than chasing single wins.
By Jeffrey V. Covert, CFP®, CPA
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4 Ways to Lower Retirement Healthcare CostsHealthcare and long-term care costs have surged in the past decade. Have you set aside enough to prepare for this rising expense? Consider these four issues.
By Chris Dixon, RFC®
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I Kept Putting Off Estate Planning — Here’s How I Finally Got My Affairs in OrderSemi-retiring gave me time to organize my estate plan. Here is my simple 3-step checklist
By Sandra Block
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What the Top 10% of Retirees Do DifferentlyFinancial confidence in retirement depends far more on lifelong planning, discipline and risk management than simply having a massive account balance.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
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How to Protect Your Portfolio 5 Years Before RetirementWithout a shift in your investment strategy, all it takes is one bad year in the markets to derail your retirement plan.
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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This Retirement Factor Predicts Longevity Better Than MoneyYour retirement plan may be financially watertight, but if you don't have a reason to get out of bed every morning, all that effort could go to waste.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
