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Before You Give Money To Your Kids, Ask Yourself These 3 QuestionsWant to give your kids money in retirement, ask these 3 questions to protect your nest egg and their financial future.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?The Social Security Act of 1983 brought the president and vice president under the Social Security program. We investigate which presidents are on the payroll.
By Donna LeValley
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Backdoor Roth IRAs: Leave Your Kids a Tax-Free FortuneConverting to a backdoor Roth IRA via an IRS "loophole" is an estate-planning hack that provides heirs with tax-free income in retirement. It can help you, too.
By Adam Shell
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America's Cost of Living at 200 vs 250: How Affordable is American Life Now?Unpack the Semiquincentennial sticker shock by comparing the modern economy to the simple days of Casey Kasem countdowns and affordable living in 1976.
By Donna LeValley
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9 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit With Your Grandkids for America's 250thCreate once-in-a-lifetime memories with your grandchildren while celebrating America’s 250th
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How 'Inner Wealth' Is Reshaping Women's Financial PlanningHigh-net-worth women are redefining financial freedom and aligning wealth with values — without sacrificing returns. Financial plans must evolve with them.
By Angie O’Leary
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I'm 60 With $4 million — Can I Have a Luxury Retirement?With inflation and volatility, how careful should I be?
By Maurie Backman
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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I Retired at 63 and My Grown Kids Want Help With ChildcareI love my grandkids, but It's too much. What should I do? We asked therapists and relationship experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman



