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Your Road Map for Financial Independence at a Young Age
Retirement is a top financial priority for nearly every American. For some ambitious individuals, however, leaving the working world at traditional retirement age isn’t enough. They don’t simply want to…
What Are Your Financial Resolutions for 2017?
It’s that time of year again. A new year is here, which means millions of Americans are setting resolutions for ways to change their lives for the better. According to…
What Options Do Your Roth IRA Beneficiaries Have After You Pass Away?
The Roth IRA has become a popular investment vehicle for people looking to save for their retirement. And it’s no surprise, really. Roth IRAs are a good way to save…
How to Be a Smarter Charitable Giver This Holiday Season
December is the time when most of us open up our wallets and give to our favorite causes. That makes sense, given it’s the holiday season and the time when…
Do You Have a Strategy to Fund Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs in Retirement?
Some of the most common costs retirees have to plan for include, among other things, housing, food, debt and tax liability. These costs can vary from person to person, depending…
Debunking 2 Common Social Security Planning Myths
Retirement is right around the corner, and you’re in the final planning stages. Social Security probably plays heavily into your post-work plans. You wouldn’t be alone. In fact, almost 90…
Self-Employed? Check Out These 3 Retirement Planning Options
If you’re self-employed, you probably don’t have time to think about many things besides your business. After all, you wear a lot of hats. You’re the product designer, salesperson, marketer…
Is Your Retirement Protected Against a Natural Disaster?
Retirees face numerous financial risks, like excessive medical costs or outliving their savings. One risk that may be overlooked, however, is the threat of natural disaster. Obviously, natural disasters are…
Can You Really Count on Working Longer?
Nearing retirement age but feel like you’re not completely prepared? That’s the way most Americans feel based on a recent Gallup study. More than 60 percent of people in the…
3 Retirement Planning Issues for the Final Years of Your Career
If you’re in the last couple of years of your career, you may be starting to think about retirement. If so, you’re not alone. A Gallup study conducted in 2016…
