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The 11 Best National Parks to Visit in Retirement
Exploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of America's national parks offers retirees an adventurous way to soak in epic scenery and keep things exciting.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How a QDRO Protects Your Retirement Savings During Divorce
Learn why a divorce decree isn’t enough to protect your retirement assets. You need a QDRO to divide the accounts to avoid paying penalties or income tax.
By Donna LeValley
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When Estate Plans Don't Include Tax Plans, All Bets Are Off
Estate plans aren't as effective as they can be if tax plans are considered separately. Here's what you stand to gain when the two strategies are aligned.
By Paul Buckle, CPA, CFP®
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Relying on Real Estate in Retirement? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
The keys to successful real estate planning for retirees: Stop thinking of property income as a reliable paycheck, start planning for tax consequences and structure your assets early to maintain flexibility.
By Rob Edwards
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These Small Money Habits Really Can Plant Roots
February gets a bad rap for being the month when resolutions fade — in fact, it's the perfect time to reset and focus on small changes that actually pay off.
By Bill Schultheis
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How Much Does It Cost to Be a Grandparent?
Nearly every grandparent helps their grandkids financially — to the tune of $3,917 annually.
By Erin Bendig
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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) for IRAs
Tools Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Medicare Checklist: Avoid Costly Enrollment Mistakes
When you sign up for each part of Medicare matters. This enrollment checklist flags important info you need to know.
By David Jaeger, CFP®
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Quiz: Do You Know How to Avoid the "Medigap Trap?"
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the "Medigap Trap" in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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