Retirement Plans
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 Statesretirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
By Bob Niedt
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The 25 Best No-Load Mutual Funds You Can Buymutual funds The key to building wealth over the long term is buying high-quality, no-load mutual funds run by seasoned stock pickers. Here are our favorites.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The 12 Travel Tips Every Retiree Needs to KnowTraveling in retirement is a dream for many people. Here are 12 practical tips to help make that dream a reality
By Daniel Bortz
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Qualify for Roth IRA Contributions by Lowering Your Income401(k)s If your income is just above the cutoff (MAGI) to qualify for Roth IRA contributions, these strategies will help you meet it and lower your taxes.
By Kimberly Lankford
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A 10-Year Retirement Planning ChecklistKeep this 10-year retirement planning checklist on hand as you navigate saving, investing and other retirement decisions. You'll be in great shape when you leave your working life behind.
By David Rodeck
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in RetirementHere's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt
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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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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2026There 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 Teachers403(b) contribution limits for 2026 increased by $1,000 from 2025. That's good news for teachers and other nonprofit workers.
By Jackie Stewart
