Retirement
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How to Break Free From the 'One More Year' Trap and Actually Retire
Despite having more than enough money to retire, some people simply cannot leave their jobs.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Don't Wait Until January: Your Year-End Health Checklist to Kickstart 2026
Skip the fleeting resolutions and start the new year with a proactive plan to optimize your longevity, cognitive health, and social vitality.
By Donna LeValley
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3 Trips to Escape the Winter Doldrums, Including An Epic Cruise
Three winter vacation ideas to suit different types of travelers.
By Marcia DeSanctis
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The Retirement Income Trinity: Cash Flow, Longevity and Tax
Retirement income planning is essential for your peace of mind — it can help you maintain your lifestyle and ease your worries that you'll run out of money.
By John McKean, CFP®
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Is a Cash Balance Plan Your Key to a Wealthy Retirement?
Cash balance plans have plenty of benefits for small-business owners. For starters, they can supercharge retirement savings and slash taxes. Should you opt in?
By Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative
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What Science Reveals About Money and a Happy Retirement
Whether you’re still planning or already retired, these research-based insights point the way to your best post-work life.
By Diane Harris
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7 Retirement Planning Trends: What They Mean for You in 2026
From government shutdowns to market swings, the past 12 months have been nothing if not eventful. The key trends can help you improve your own financial plan.
By Mike Dullaghan, AIF®
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What Defines Wealth? A Christmas Tale of Legacy vs Possession
The tale of Good King Wenceslas shows that true wealth is built through generosity, relationships and the courage to act kindly no matter what.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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5 Moves to Ensure the Markets Work Hard for You in 2026
After a strong 2025 in the stock market, be strategic by rebalancing, re-investing with a clear purpose and keeping a disciplined focus on your long-term goals.
By Jimmy Lee, IAR
