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Quiz: Could You Age in Place Today? Test Your Readiness
Your home, your life, your rules. Master the basics of aging in place and take control of your future with our 10-question home safety knowledge check.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Things to Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is all about taking charge of your legacy.
By David Rodeck
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We're 59 With $5.3 Million. Can We Frontload Our Spending?
We are retired and want to spend $250,000 a year, but once Medicare and Social Security start, we'll need less. Are we nuts?
By Maurie Backman
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Are You Really on the Right Financial Track? How to Find Out
If you're asking, 'Am I really on the right financial track?', it's time for a deep-dive review of your finances to ensure all the pieces are working together.
By Pam Krueger
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How to Ensure Your Kids Never Hear, 'We Might Lose the House'
Instead of seeing retirement planning as a game of optimizing returns, try to view it as building a plan that keeps your family steady when life punches first.
By Joe Harl
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Oregon Could Be the Retirement Haven You Don't Know About
Looking for a great retirement destination? Oregon has no sales tax, no state tax on your Social Security, highly rated health care and a temperate climate.
By Dr. Kim Hall, CFP®
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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2026
There are higher 457 plan contribution limits in 2026. That's good news for state and local government employees.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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403(b) Contribution Limits for 2026: Good News for Teachers
403(b) contribution limits for 2026 increased by $1,000 from 2025. That's good news for teachers and other nonprofit workers.
By Jackie Stewart
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The 9 Key Milestone Ages In Retirement
These nine milestone ages mark your eligibility for significant retirement benefits, including catch-up contributions and required actions, such as taking RMDs at age 73.
By Donna LeValley
