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Couple that saved over $1 million to quit work in their 30s say this is the hardest part about retirement

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After a decade of saving and investing more than half of their income, Justin and Kaisorn McCurry built a portfolio of $1.3 million, enough to support their modest ...
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When To Replace Bonds With Annuities

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Much of the criticism of annuities is deserved, and I’ve joined in it. There are annuities that are complicated, charge high fees and have a lot of restrictions. ...
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IRS Announces New Bigger Retirement Plan Contribution Limits For 2019

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Great news for all you retirement savers out there, the IRS says you will be able to contribute more to your retirement accounts in 2019.  These changes to ...
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When To Replace Bonds With Annuities

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Annuities receive a bad rap in many circles, yet there is solid evidence that supports including the right kinds of annuities in your portfolio. Much of the criticism ...
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Evidence-based investing wins over speculating

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Investors and advisors perennially debate the merits of active investing vs. passive investing, but abundant evidence shows passive investing typically produces superior long-term returns. The evidence is clear ...
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Clients are looking for student loan relief over 401(k) benefits

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Student loan debt is surging, hitting a new record of $1.5 trillion in the first quarter this year. Massive student loan debt can cause problems in people’s lives, ...
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Use Planning To Overcome The Risks To Women’s Retirement

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As a financial advisor with a 90-year-old mother who I helped deal with the affairs of her 92-year-old sister, I’m acutely aware of the women’s retirement crisis. I ...
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Beware conventional wisdom when planning for retirement

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If you read a lot about retirement you have no doubt come across established thinking that asks you to follow the so-called 4% rule and to choose a ...
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Protected: How to Identify and Tell Your Most Powerful Stories

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White House looks to relax rules for workplace retirement plans

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If it were easier for small businesses to band together to offer sponsored retirement plans, would more workers begin saving? The White House is betting so, announcing on ...
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