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3 Big Social Security Changes Taking Effect in 2024 That Retirees Must Know

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KEY POINTS Social Security benefits will get a modest cost-of-living adjustment in 2024, such that the average retired worker will receive an extra $59 per month. The maximum ...
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8 Trends in Retirement Income Planning – By John Manganaro

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Advisors with any substantial experience working with clients will know that managing income and spending in retirement can be a big challenge from both an analytical and behavioral ...
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Social Security COLA 2024: What to Do With the Extra Money

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If you’re retired and receiving Social Security benefits, you may be aware that your income and expenses could change in the coming months. Each year, the Social Security Administration ...
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5 Alternatives To The 4% Retirement Withdrawal Rule

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In 1994, a financial planner named William Bengen published an article that would take the retirement planning industry by storm. The paper had a simple yet powerful idea ...
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Social Security: Here’s How To Find Out Early How Much Your COLA Increase Is

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If you want to figure out how much your Social Security checks will be after the COLA increase without having to wait until then, consider using the 3.2% ...
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There’s a good chance you’re not planning for retirement correctly. Here’s why.

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Retirement planning is a daunting exercise for most Americans, who are exhorted to save as much as possible for their golden years. But there’s another essential piece to ...
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No Two Journeys Are Alike: Why You Need a Personalized Plan

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By Rose Niang Managing your personal financial portfolio can be daunting. Few people, including sophisticated investors, feel qualified to do it alone. But there’s no question that having ...
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Will You Outlive Your Money?

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Outliving your retirement savings concerns retirees and workers alike. A new TIAA study shows a connection between understanding life expectancy and retirement readiness. When planning for retirement, a key ...
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Baby Boomers Are Hitting Peak 65. What It Means For Retirement Planning

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The graying of the baby boomer generation will have a huge impact on retirement planning, health care, Social Security, taxes and investing in 2024 and beyond. And that’s ...
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Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)

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What Is an LIRP? A life insurance retirement plan is a permanent life insurance policy, such as universal life insurance, that combines life insurance coverage with a “cash value” ...
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