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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for FreeOnly one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
By Bob Niedt
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You’ve Mastered Asset Allocation — Now It’s Time for Asset LocationIn our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, a 66-year-old retiree learns how strategically placing your stocks, bonds, and cash can save you thousands.
By Maurie Backman
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How 2026's Retirement Rule Changes Have Shifted Your SavingsSponsored by American National
Retirement planning in 2026 has come with new contribution limits, tax breaks and healthcare changes. Here's what savers and retirees need to know.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Whole Life Insurance: Stealth Retirement Tool or Waste of Money?It may seem like everyone wants to sell you a whole life insurance policy. Is it worth it as a retirement savings hack?
By Maurie Backman
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How Roth Conversions Can Help Your Family Avoid an IRA Tax TrapYour spouse and children could be bumped into higher tax brackets if you leave them a substantial sum in an IRA. Partial Roth conversions now can help.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative
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The 3 Pillars You Need Before You Build Your Estate PlanEffective estate planning is built on proactive "life planning" that manages investments, taxes and long-term care so you're able to leave a lasting legacy.
By John Vandergriff
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Entrepreneurs are Missing This Wealth-Building OpportunityBusiness owners should start exit and estate planning years before a potential sale. Waiting until the deal is on the table can cost you millions in taxes.
By Bill Baynard
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5 Costly RMD Mistakes That Will Put a Dent in Your SavingsLike your golden years, RMDs creep up on you quicker than you think. Planning ahead can prevent you (and your heirs) getting hit with penalties and extra taxes.
By Larry Martin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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Does Your Estate Plan Have a Context Gap?Traditional estate planning is excellent at handling the transfer of assets, but often doesn't explain the reasons why you did it the way you did.
By Teresa Green
