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Why You Need A Retirement Income Distribution Strategy

I was standing at the top of the highest point in Africa – Mt. Kilimanjaro – with friends and clients several years ago. I considered all of the ...
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Here’s what you should know about Medicare costs if you’re nearing age 65

After paying into Medicare through payroll withholding for many years, you might think your coverage will be free once you turn 65. You’d be wrong. In reality, the ...
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50 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.

Thinking about moving in retirement? You’re not alone. About two-thirds of retirees plan to relocate or already have, according to a survey by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, a ...
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A Recession Won’t Wreck Your Retirement…But This Will

Do the financial markets have your attention? I assume so. After all, Wednesday’s 800-point drop in the Dow was the worst day in the U.S. stock market this ...
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Why DIY investors still might want a financial adviser

You’re comfortable investing your money, managing your household budget, and planning for retirement. When questions arise (Lease or buy a car? Refinance my home mortgage? Do I need long-term care ...
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What Happens to Your Retirement Plan Now That the Fed Lowered Interest Rates?

At the end of July, the Fed lowered its key interest rate by 0.25% to just below 2.25% — the first time it has cut rates since 2008. ...
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The best way to save for retirement may include this underused plan

Most people understand the virtues of a 401(k) when it comes to saving for retirement. Still, few know that there’s another employer-sponsored plan that could work just as ...
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How to Lower Your Retirement Tax Rate to Less Than 10%

By JERRY GOLDEN, INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE, President  |Golden Retirement Advisors Inc. July 17, 2019 CONTACT ME Managing your income by using the right mix of investments and annuities in retirement ...
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The Women Facing The Greatest Retirement Risk

Women in their 50s who are at the most financial risk in retirement are those who are married and in two-income households. That’s the surprising news from a ...
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10 Jaw-Dropping Stats About Social Security

Retirement was a much riskier time of life in America before the 1935 debut of Social Security. The program was designed to help Americans live more comfortably in ...
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