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37 States That Don’t Tax Social Security Benefits

Although the IRS imposes income tax on the Social Security benefits of certain senior citizens, the majority of states don’t. In fact, only 13 states tax Social Security ...
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Your Retirement Financial Advisor Should Address Long-Term Care

One of the most important topics your retirement financial advisor should cover with you is your risk for needing long-term care in retirement. A common misconception among pre-retirees ...
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IRS loosens rules for retirement plans to lend money to Hurricane Harvey victims

The Internal Revenue Service granted additional relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday by making it easier for 401(k)s and other employer-sponsored retirement plans to give loans ...
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Renting in Retirement May Be a Good Idea After All

In the decades after World War II, the script for home ownership was pretty standard throughout most of the country: Buy as much home as you can afford, ...
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What a Retirement Fiduciary Should (and Shouldn’t) Do.

What Is a Retirement Fiduciary? A licensed fiduciary, especially one who specializes in being a retirement fiduciary, can have a huge impact on the success of your retirement. ...
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How tax reform could sting your retirement income

While 401(k) retirement savings plans are hardly perfect, they do serve an important purpose: making it easier for Americans to put money away for their later years. But ...
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Usain Bolt Is Retiring. Here’s How He Made Over $100 Million in 10 Years

Usain Bolt, the greatest sprinter in modern times, said he plans on retiring after running his final races this week at the world championships in London. Last Saturday, in what ...
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Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz

Many female clients want advisers to educate them about investing and longevity risks It is unfortunate that the people who are likely to live the longest understand the ...
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How a Retirement Planner Can Help Protect You

What a Retirement Planner Does A good retirement planner should work closely with a client to determine how much money they will need to have accumulated in order ...
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The Only Realistic Way To Survive Bear Markets

A bear market shows up every 3.5 years on average. Consequently, investors with a long-term horizon will inevitably face at least a few bear markets throughout their investing career. Therefore, ...
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