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10 Strategies to Help Women on Their Way to Financial Power
As women gain wealth and influence, being proactive about financial planning is essential to address longevity and close gaps in confidence and caregiving.
By Camille Butterfield
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How to Stop These 5 Risks From Wrecking Your Retirement
Your retirement could be jeopardized if you ignore the risks you'll face later in life. From inflation to market volatility, here's what to prepare for.
By Matthew Lang
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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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A Financial Pro Breaks Retirement Planning Into 5 Easy Pieces
This retirement plan focuses on five key areas — income generation, tax management, asset withdrawals, planning for big expenses and health care, and legacy.
By J. Burke "J.B." Howard
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Vaccines Medicare Covers for Free
The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these vaccines Medicare covers for free can keep you safe.
By Donna LeValley
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The 7-Month Deadline That Sets Your Lifetime Medicare Premiums
Understanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage.
By Donna LeValley
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Why Is My First Medicare Bill So High?
Your first Medicare bill may be higher than expected for several reasons. If your premiums aren't taken out of your Social Security benefit, the bill can be huge.
By Donna LeValley
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7 Ways to Plan Now to Save on Medicare IRMAA Surcharges Later
Understand the critical 2-year lookback period and why aggressive planning before you enroll in Medicare is the most effective way to minimize IRMAA.
By Donna LeValley
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How to Steer Clear of the Medicare Tax Torpedo
Better beware, because if you go even $1 over an important income threshold, your Medicare premiums could rise exponentially due to IRMAA surcharges.
By John J. Gardner, IAR
