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Your Paycheck Stops in Retirement, But Your Life Doesn't: An Expert Guide to Planning for a Confident Future
Social Security will replace only about 40% of your salary, on average. A solid financial plan will help you plug the gap so you can rest easy in retirement.
By Clark Smith
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Some Long-Term Care Insurance Tips for Every Age
Strategies include adding riders to life insurance for younger individuals and considering hybrid or traditional long-term care policies for those in their mid-50s and 60s.
By Michael Aloi, CFP®
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The Hidden Costs of Caregiving: Crisis Goes Well Beyond Financial Issues
Many caregivers are drained emotionally as well as financially, leading to depression, burnout and depleted retirement prospects. What's to be done?
By Vanessa Okwuraiwe
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Home Equity Evolution: A Fresh Approach to Funding Life's Biggest Needs
Homeowners leverage their home equity through various strategies, such as HELOCs or reverse mortgages. A newer option: Shared equity models. How do those work, and what are the pros and cons?
By Craig Corn
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Your Home + Your IRA = Your Long-Term Care Solution
If you're worried that long-term care costs will drain your retirement savings, consider a personalized retirement plan that could solve your problem.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Four Tax-Friendly Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Use these four tax-friendly ways to pay for your long-term care premiums.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Running Out of Money in Retirement: Nine Steps to Help Reduce the Risk
Quit worrying about money and enjoy a carefree retirement. Sounds good, right? Well, if you follow these nine steps from a financial adviser, you could be on your way to that goal.
By William Thatcher
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Retirement Reality Check: Four Risks You'll Want to Avoid at All Costs
There's no crystal ball for retirement planning, but the closest thing could be to consider the key risks you'll face in retirement and build a plan around them.
By Nicole Farbo, CFP®
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In Your 50s? We Need to Talk About Long-Term Care
Many people don't like thinking about long-term care, but most people will need it. This financial professional recommends planning for these costs as early as possible to avoid stress later.
By Matthew Eilers
