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How Can Wealthy Homeowners Tap Into Home Equity Faster?The home equity market is evolving, creating options for affluent homeowners who want to avoid traditional means of borrowing and access capital more quickly.
By Craig Corn
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Convert a 401(k) into a Roth 401(k): An Ideal Move for High EarnersToo rich for a Roth IRA? If your company offers a Roth 401(k), you can convert your traditional 401(k) to pay lower taxes in retirement.
By Tom Taulli
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Medicare Premiums 2026: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and DDo you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge this year? It depends.
By Donna LeValley
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't CoverMedicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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12 Things You Need to Know About MedicareMedicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
By Catherine Siskos
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What Does It Really Take to Retire Rich?Stick with a steady savings plan and smart investing over the long haul, and even a perfectly average paycheck can pave the way to retiring rich and living large.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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College Towns Are Becoming Retirement Destinations in 2026: How Does the Tax Math Add Up for Retirees?Retirement University and college towns offer a mix of cultural activity and healthcare access that appeals to some retirees. But the tax tradeoffs vary significantly depending on where you land.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Questions Every Retiree Should Ask to Protect Their Savings From 2026 InflationThe price of everything from food to gas is rising, but that doesn't have to derail your retirement plans. Ask yourself these three questions to make sure you are still on the right track.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Tending to Your Estate Plan? Give Your IRA Some Love, TooIRAs form an important part of your estate plan. Give yours some attention so they work in harmony and ensure your wishes will be carried out as you intend.
By Marguerite Weese, JD, LL.M.
