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My Great Retirement Dream: Sell My House, Downsize, Live off the Proceeds and Dabble in Stocks. Here's How I’m Doing So Far.
I asked an expert financial planner if my retirement dreams are realistic — or if my head is in the clouds. Here is how it's been going so far.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Already Hit Your 401(k) Limit in 2025? Here's What to Do Next
Maxed out your 401(k) contributions, but still want to tuck away money for retirement? Here are seven ways you can take advantage of being a super saver.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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I thought I'd be set, but my $3 million isn't buying the retirement I imagined. What should I do?
If your nest egg isn't providing the retirement lifestyle you dreamed of, it's time to ask whether it's your money that's the problem — or your mindset.
By Maurie Backman
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Five Things to Consider Before Rolling Your 401(k) into a Roth IRA
Converting at least some of an old 401(k) to a Roth IRA can offer long-term tax benefits and retirement flexibility, especially if you anticipate being in a higher tax bracket later or wish to leave a tax-free legacy.
By Sean Kelly, Investment Adviser Representative
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I'm a Retirement Specialist: This Is How to Keep Your 401(k) on Track Amid Dire News Alerts
History shows that consistent, disciplined investing far outweighs any attempt at market timing, so focus on long-term growth and tune out the sky-is-falling news headlines.
By Mike Dullaghan, AIF®
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Retirement Tax Bombs: How Roth Conversions May Cut the Blue Wire
If you have a significant amount in tax-deferred retirement accounts, you could be sitting on a tax time bomb. Luckily, there's a way to defuse the situation.
By Patrick Mueller, Investment Adviser Representative, RFC
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A Financial Planner's Prescription for the Headache of Multiple Retirement Accounts
Having a bunch of retirement accounts can cause unnecessary complications. Consolidation can make it easier to manage your savings and potentially improve investment outcomes.
By Kyle Nelson, CFP®
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Five Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
If you’re in your highest-earning years, you can make up for lost time.
By Sandra Block
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Should You Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth After 60?
retirement You can convert an IRA to a Roth no matter how old you are. But if the conversion boosts your income, it could have tax consequences.
By Kimberly Lankford
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