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3 big changes to your money that financial experts say to prepare for in 2026

Retirement contribution limits are going up The IRS announced that contributions to 401(k)s, 403(b)s, Thrift Savings Plans and governmental 457 plans can be maximized to $24,500, up from ...
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Are you 5 years out from retirement? Here are the 5 things you can do to avoid running out of cash in your golden years

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM MST 6 min read The final five years before you retire is when your financial journey transforms from a marathon into a ...
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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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‘The most overlooked threat to retirement success.’ Here’s what 12 financial pros say is their No. 1 piece of retirement advice

“You need a clear bucket plan to avoid sequence of returns risk and minimize your tax bill. Here’s what I mean: when markets fall during the first few ...
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How To Generate Retirement Income That’s Not Market Dependent

For retirees, dependable income that doesn’t drain their portfolios sounds like a dream come true, especially during market volatility. But unless clients have a pension, and fewer and ...
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Little-Known Ways to Guard Your Retirement Income

We all know the current headlines about the stock market, but did you know there are ways to exercise caution with how much you’re invested in the stock ...
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3 Strategies To Help Protect Retirees During Stock Market Volatility

If you’re retired, what should you do about recent gyrations in the stock market? During 2024, the S&P 500 gained 25% when you include the return from dividends. ...
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Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research

A new survey from TIAA points to a rising tide in demand for lifetime income products within DC plans, though a lack of understanding among employers could slow ...
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Retirement plans are changing in 2025: What to know

An aging population, coupled with fewer companies offering pensions, means that a smaller portion of the population overall is prepared for retirement. The typical household headed by someone ...
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