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If You Have a Pension, Smart Tax Planning Should Start Now
Adding pension income to Social Security benefits and income from required minimum distributions could see you facing a tax torpedo and higher Medicare costs.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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The Earlier You Take Advantage of Your 401(k), the Better
The power of compound interest can turn modest contributions into big savings for retirement.
By Rich Guerrini Published
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How Non-Traded REITs Could Give Your Roth IRA a Boost
In addition to increasing the diversity of your portfolio, adding a non-traded REIT within your Roth IRA allows the resulting dividends to grow tax-free.
By Edward E. Fernandez Published
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Spring Is a Good Time to Clean Up Your Finances, Too
While you’re decluttering your home for spring, consider also taking a crack at cleaning up your finances and old paperwork.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative Published
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Is a Phased Retirement Right for You?
Want to keep working, just not as hard? A phased retirement may just be the answer.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Charitable Remainder Trust: The Stretch IRA Alternative
The SECURE Act killed the stretch IRA, but a properly constructed charitable remainder trust can deliver similar benefits, with some caveats.
By Brandon Mather, CFP®, CEPA, ChFEBC® Published
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10 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
real estate The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Traditional Retirement Accounts or Roth? How to Choose
Let’s compare traditional IRAs, traditional 401(k)s, Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s. Which might work best for you could depend on your income and tax status.
By Rich Guerrini Published
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Have You Reached 59½? Time to Rethink Your 401(k) Options
A rollover IRA might be in order to help protect your retirement savings from potential (and potentially disastrous) market downturns.
By Chris Ballard Published