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 10 Tax Topics Every Retiree Should Know AboutA little knowledge can go a long way toward saving on your tax bill. Print this out and take it to your tax planner so you can have a productive chat. 
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 Five Retirement Myths vs the RealityBelieving these myths about retirement could set you down the wrong path. Separating fact from fiction can help you approach your retirement with confidence. 
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 Here's How Retirement Changes Your TaxesHow you approach taxes in your golden years and in the years before retirement can dramatically impact how much you pay. 
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 A Strategic Way to Address the Tax-Deferred DisconnectWhat you don't know could cost you a fortune. Here's how to make the most of a tax-deferred retirement account and possibly save your heirs a bunch on taxes. 
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 Three Steps to Simplify Paying Your Taxes in RetirementOnce you retire, how you pay some of your taxes can change. Here's how to get a handle on them so you don't run afoul of the IRS and face penalties. 
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 Why Retirees Could Be Hit With a Higher RMD in 2025, and What to Do About Itrequired minimum distributions (RMDs) A financial planner explains why it's important to know how to calculate your RMDs and what to do if they're higher this year than they were in 2024. required minimum distributions (RMDs)
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 New Year's Eve RMD Deadline: What to Know and What to DoTax Deadlines The year-end deadline for required minimum distributions is critical for many retirees. Tax Deadlines
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 Year-End RMDs: Should You Invest, Spend or Donate Them?Here are 10 ways to use year-end RMDs strategically. The deadline for taking Required Minimum Distributions is December 31. And yes, shopping might be in order. 
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 25 Financial Moves to Consider Before December 31Tidying up your financial house before the New Year kicks off will put you in a great position to have a financially satisfying and successful 2025. 
