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Social Security tax breaks: What the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ really means for 88% of retirees

Many people, such as President Donald Trump and many members of Congress, are excited about what they refer to as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Others are not happy at all. ...
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Late to Retirement Planning? 5 Strategies to Help You Catch Up to Your Peers

You’re no longer a 20-something still getting used to a full-time job. You’ve been around for a while, maybe moved a couple of rungs up the corporate ladder, ...
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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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How to Pick a Beneficiary for a 401(k) Plan

For retirement savers, adding a beneficiary to your 401(k) plan should be a top priority. A 401(k) plan beneficiary is the person or entity, such as a charity or ...
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What you need to know about long-term care

Understanding Long-Term Care Options and Costs for Seniors As Americans live longer, the need for long-term care (LTC) continues to rise. Research tells us that 70% of seniors ...
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The ‘magic number’ of $1.3M for retirement: on the money, or off the mark?

A recent report on retirement savings says a comfortable retirement will take the average American $1.3 million in savings to achieve – nearly $200,000 less than the previous ...
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Average Net Worth by Age: How Do You Measure Up?

Are you rich? The average net worth by age can help you benchmark your financial success against your peers and aid in retirement planning. But when most people hear ...
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Protect Your Retirement Portfolio from Tariff Risks

As the president’s trade policy has been rapidly evolving, it’s no surprise that where we sit right now is in a place of great uncertainty. While a 10% ...
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Finance Here’s what to do with your 401(k) – and what not to – as stock market plunges after Trump tariffs

After the stock market plunged Thursday and Friday following President Trump’s newest announced tariffs, many Americans are seeing their retirement savings, particularly in 401(k) plans, take a hit.       ...
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