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Five 2023 Financial Events and the Timeless Lessons They Reinforced

BY EVAN T. BEACH, CFP®, AWMA® PUBLISHED 2 DAYS AGO Coming into 2023, a lot of very smart people made a lot of very scary predictions about the economy and ...
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Interest Rates Are Going to Stay Higher. 3 Ways to Benefit in Retirement.

There’s plenty of uncertainty in the markets as the Federal Reserve looks to end the most aggressive interest-rate hiking cycle in decades. But one thing seems clear: We’re ...
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These behavioral traits lead to greater retirement savings, research finds. Yet only 10% of workers have them

People who find it easiest to financially prepare for retirement have four behavioral traits, a new survey shows. Yet just 10% of workers have all of these “optimal” characteristics, according to ...
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8 Trends in Retirement Income Planning – By John Manganaro

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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There’s a good chance you’re not planning for retirement correctly. Here’s why.

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

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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Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)

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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Will Social Security Benefits Really Get Slashed by 23% in the Next Decade?

A Social Security funding crisis could be on the horizon if policymakers fail to take action to protect the program in the next decade, threatening a 23% cut ...
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Single in Retirement? 20 Ways To Live a Richer Life on Your Own

You likely didn’t plan to be alone during retirement, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it. There are ways to live an enriching and fulfilling life — both financially ...
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50% of Americans Can’t Afford Their Lifestyle in Retirement: How to Avoid That Fate

54 Eric Reed July 16, 2023·8 min read Will you have to downsize in your retirement? Many families plan to adjust their lifestyles in retirement. They swap the family ...
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