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Three Creative Ways to Lower Your Retirement Taxes

Adopting creative approaches to finance can help some retirees simplify their lives while maximizing their tax savings. One potentially powerful but perhaps lesser-known strategy involves minimalism. The minimalist ...
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Are Roth Conversions a Good Idea Now?

We have another Retirement News Online video, and this time we dive into the world of Roth conversions with Jon Floyd, the founder of Prospect Estate Planning. Learn ...
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Brokerage Account vs. IRA: Which Should You Invest In?

Investing is one of the best ways to grow a retirement nest egg, and the first step in the process is selecting an investment account. Two common retirement ...
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The Fed is 100% likely to cut rates next week, CME predicts: 8 pros on what you need to do now to prepare — and who the real winners (and losers) will be

It’s been a year since the Federal Reserve made a move on interest rates. But that trend may soon end: CME Group’s FedWatch tool shows an 88.8% chance ...
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Warren Buffett Offers One Piece of Estate Planning Advice to the Middle Class

Estate planning can be complicated — and not just for wealthy people. Though the word “estate” is often associated with the upper class, an estate is anything that will ...
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Thanks to the OBBB, Now Could Be the Best Tax-Planning Window We’ve Had: 12 Things You Should Know

The new tax legislation offers unique opportunities to make smart financial moves and save on taxes, especially for people nearing or in retirement with significant savings. Read more ...
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Think $1.5 Million Buys You Freedom? Here’s the Truth About Early Retirement

The Shocking Truth About Your “Magic Number” Once inputs like inflation, healthcare costs, and lifestyle realities are taken into account, the $1.5 million goalpost seems less like a ...
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Are annuities better than CDs when planning for retirement?

The retirement planning landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. With traditional pensions becoming increasingly rare and Social Security facing long-term funding challenges, Americans are shouldering more ...
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Five Big Beautiful Bill Changes and How Wealthy Retirees Can Benefit

Here’s how wealthy retirees can plan for the changes in the new tax legislation, including what it means for tax rates, the SALT cap, charitable giving, estate taxes ...
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Think you know the basics of retirement planning? Think again. ‘There’s a lot of ignorance out there.’

For years, Jim Sexton has led financial-education classes at a local library. He’s often struck by gaps in attendees’ knowledge of retirement planning. “Very few people understand what ...
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