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Watch Out for Annuity Surrender Charges: How to Avoid Them
Pulling money out of an annuity early can be a costly proposition. Here's how surrender charges work and one potential way around them — an annuity "ladder."
By Ken Nuss Published
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The Snake Bite Effect: How Fear Can Cost Investors Dearly
Does market volatility make you feel like running scared? That could be a costly mistake. Here's why ... and what to do instead.
By Sevasti Balafas, CFA, CPWA® Published
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Reshape 529 Plans
Trump's budget-reconciliation package could change 529 plan rules as early as this summer. What does that mean for you?
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Superager Secrets: Keep Your Mind Sharp Past Age 80
Learn how superagers defy cognitive aging. Who knows? You might become one too.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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I'm a Wealth Manager: This Is How to Reduce One of the Biggest Risks to Your Retirement
If the stock market dips when you retire, your portfolio may not have time to recover. But having a structured income plan for your retirement years can help.
By Jim E. Sloan, IAR Published
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Ditch the Fear: A Guide to Embracing Retirement Preparedness
Don't be scared about running out of money, be prepared. This financial professional explains how you can help take control of three critical retirement risk factors with a little planning.
By Kelly LaVigne, J.D. Published
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Retire in Japan: It Ain’t Easy, Unless You’re Very Special
People find relocating to Japan worth the effort, as long as you can jump through those administrative hoops and be open to a flexible view of “retirement.”
By Drew Limsky Published
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Four Innovations That Reinvented Retirement as We Know It and Why AI Is Next
A financial professional explores the innovations that have reshaped our lives over the years — and what the next revolution, AI, could mean for your legacy.
By Nicholas Castellano Published
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What Will They Remember About You? It's Not Just About Your Money
Once you retire is the prime time to ensure you leave a meaningful legacy, personally and financially. This financial planner suggests five steps to build a bridge between who you are and how you'll be remembered.
By Kenneth Connally, CFP®, CMT®, CIMA®, MBA Published