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‘The most overlooked threat to retirement success.’ Here’s what 12 financial pros say is their No. 1 piece of retirement advice

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“You need a clear bucket plan to avoid sequence of returns risk and minimize your tax bill. Here’s what I mean: when markets fall during the first few ...
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How To Generate Retirement Income That’s Not Market Dependent

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For retirees, dependable income that doesn’t drain their portfolios sounds like a dream come true, especially during market volatility. But unless clients have a pension, and fewer and ...
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How to Pick a Beneficiary for a 401(k) Plan

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For retirement savers, adding a beneficiary to your 401(k) plan should be a top priority. A 401(k) plan beneficiary is the person or entity, such as a charity or ...
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Little-Known Ways to Guard Your Retirement Income

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We all know the current headlines about the stock market, but did you know there are ways to exercise caution with how much you’re invested in the stock ...
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There’s a Huge Step Toward Retirement Nearly 90% of Americans Are Skipping

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Retirement doesn’t just affect your wallet; it also has a big impact on your well-being. Still, only about 1 in 10 Americans are equipped for this transition. In ...
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The ‘magic number’ of $1.3M for retirement: on the money, or off the mark?

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A recent report on retirement savings says a comfortable retirement will take the average American $1.3 million in savings to achieve – nearly $200,000 less than the previous ...
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Reverse mortgages: An overlooked retirement planning tool

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If ever you want to clear out a room, start a conversation about reverse mortgages. You’ll have the hors d’oeuvres and then some to yourself. But folks shouldn’t ...
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Average Net Worth by Age: How Do You Measure Up?

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Are you rich? The average net worth by age can help you benchmark your financial success against your peers and aid in retirement planning. But when most people hear ...
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Protect Your Retirement Portfolio from Tariff Risks

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As the president’s trade policy has been rapidly evolving, it’s no surprise that where we sit right now is in a place of great uncertainty. While a 10% ...
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Finance Here’s what to do with your 401(k) – and what not to – as stock market plunges after Trump tariffs

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After the stock market plunged Thursday and Friday following President Trump’s newest announced tariffs, many Americans are seeing their retirement savings, particularly in 401(k) plans, take a hit.       ...
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