At one time, political disagreements were just that — disagreements. It wasn’t uncommon for political talk to make its way into conversation at Thanksgiving dinner, and when someone ...
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Annuities are better bargains if you purchase them right before interest rates decline. But if you’re worried that inflation could climb significantly higher, they may still be a ...
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The financial services industry has made a major effort to help Americans plan for a financially secure retirement. But the industry must do more to help Americans plan ...
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A new glimpse into how middle-class people in the U.S. think about retirement is revealing some startling views about how long they expect to live and to work. ...
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Given that most Americans retire by age 64, some may wonder why these men — or perhaps any number of elderly business leaders — didn’t retire long ago. In ...
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To effectively plan for your retirement, experts say, you need to watch your savings rate and total nest egg. But how much you really need to have set aside depends on ...
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Until recently, I’ve never been enamored with the notion of living a longer-than-average lifespan. Perhaps this is because my primary observation was that old age didn’t look all ...
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For many people, retirement planning is all about money: how to invest, how much to save, when to claim Social Security, how to best withdraw from accounts. Finances in retirement are an acute fear. ...
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A fixed index annuity is one of the best strategies for generating low-risk cash flow in a volatile economy, some experts say. Once an investor locks in the current ...
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In times of great change, it is only natural for people to wonder and worry. Without perspective, it morphs into wondering and worrisome-driven decisions or indecision. A general ...
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